Thomas Buxton Primary School
London, E1 5AR · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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13th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 1,099 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thomas Buxton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-05. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bug, Farm, Lego, Photography, Book, Art, Kindness, and Construction clubs. Sports include football, dance, basketball, multi-sports, skipping, climbing trails, and scooters and bikes. Arts and music options cover watercolour painting and Bengali language. Trips include Spitalfields Farm. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the daily schedule look like for a child attending both breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Thomas Buxton Primary School
Overview
Thomas Buxton Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils thrive in a "welcoming and supportive" environment. The report highlights a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils achieve well, with particular success for those who remain at the school for longer periods.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum where knowledge is "carefully planned and sequenced," broken into small steps with regular checks to ensure retention.
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, with clear routines and a culture where they are "not afraid to give an answer or share their opinion."
- Reading provision is strong, with staff delivering phonics with "skill and precision" and a "sharp focus on vocabulary" taught systematically.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "high-quality, targeted support," allowing them to learn alongside peers or access bespoke programmes.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils taking on roles of responsibility and developing a deep understanding of their rights and safety.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a "strong, embedded culture" where staff are confident in reporting concerns and pupils know how to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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