Paxton Primary School
Woodland Road, London, SE19 1PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Paxton Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 35th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 9 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Since the previous inspection, there have been several improvements at Paxton Primary. These have been driven by dedicated leaders and caring staff. Everyone wants the very best for pupils. The curriculum pupils now follow is broad and ambitious. Pupils are interested in their learning and are developing independence. This begins in early years, where children are happy, confident, and resilient learners. The school is calm, and pupils are well behaved. This is because there are higher expectations for conduct and behaviour. Pupils are motivated by the new strategies leaders have put in place. They are keen to demonstrate the school's values of achievement, respect, and care. Those who struggle and become dysregulated are well-supported. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school. They know there are trusted adults they can speak to if they have any worries. Pupils enjoy the range of visits and opportunities available to them. They readily contribute to the life of the school. For example, the members of the school council are consulted on different issues, including, most recently, school lunches. Pupils appreciate having their views and opinions listened to.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, including aspects of early reading and early years, the implementation of the intended curriculum is not consistent. Assessment is sometimes not used well to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge. This means that some pupils go on to learn more complex ideas before they are ready and struggle to understand new ideas. The school should ensure staff are fully trained to implement the curriculum as intended and use assessment effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
386 pupils on roll, with places for 680
Schools near Paxton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockmount Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jeff Muhammad
- Phone
- 02086702935
- Address
- Woodland Road, London, SE19 1PA
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- URN
- 100577
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.