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Thomas Buxton Primary School
Buxton Street, Bethnal Green, Thomas Buxton Primary School, London, E1 5AR, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.4 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
411
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 93% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 is 71%, placing it in the top third nationally. While the proportion achieving a higher standard is lower at 14%, the school’s solid reputation and positive outcomes make it a compelling choice for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi82.5%
Other3.9%
Black African3.4%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
White British0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.52175, -0.06485 · E1 5AR
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100930
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Buxton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Buxton Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2017.
Is Thomas Buxton Primary School a good school?
Thomas Buxton Primary School scores 93.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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