The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 48.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mrs Lorraine Flanagan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buxton Street, Thomas Buxton Primary School, London, E1 5AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBigland Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Jamiatul Ummah School
Independent · 1.1km away
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
OMG Education
Independent · 1.1km away
David Game College
Independent · 1.3km away
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary · 1.4km away
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Buxton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Buxton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Buxton Primary School?
Thomas Buxton Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Buxton Primary School take?
Thomas Buxton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Buxton Primary School?
Thomas Buxton Primary School is in London, E1 5AR, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Buxton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Buxton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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