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Paxman Academy

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Paxman Academy

Paxman Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9DB

Free schools
Pupils
886
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.7%
Attainment 8
41.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.3%
Basics 9-5
34.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.1%
EBacc APS
3.37
EBacc 9-5
3.4%
EBacc 9-4
4.0%
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About Paxman Academy

Paxman Academy is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. The school has around 886 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Paxman Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Paxman Academy

What is Paxman Academy's Ofsted rating?
Paxman Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Paxman Academy's latest exam results?
Paxman Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Paxman Academy located?
Paxman Academy is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO2 9DB).
How many pupils attend Paxman Academy?
Paxman Academy has around 886 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Paxman Academy with other schools?
View Paxman Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.