Thomas Buxton Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Buxton Street, Bethnal Green, Thomas Buxton Primary School, London, E1 5AROpen in maps

Thomas Buxton Primary School is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 17th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 January 2017, report published 31 March 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Pupils thrive in this welcoming and supportive school. Pupils are happy and say they feel safe here. Staff take time to get to know pupils and their families well. Parents and carers say they value the additional support that staff provide. There is a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils. Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school. As a result, they achieve well. This is especially true the longer pupils remain in the school. New pupils are made to feel welcome. Those new to the country are supported to learn English and make rapid progress. Pupils are taught to value and respect each other. Pupils have many varied opportunities to develop their skills and talents and have their voices heard. They take on roles of responsibility with great pride and growing confidence. Pupils also take part in competitions, visits to the local area and the cultural and historic sites of London. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online. Pupils learn many skills for later life, including public speaking and managing a budget. Pupils are very well prepared for their next stage in their education.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

56 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

404 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals49.3%

49.3%, 22.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language93.8%

93.8%, 72.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.2%

9.2%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thomas Buxton Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Osmani Primary School0.1 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard78% met the expected standard
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
William Davis Primary School0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding83% met the expected standard
Stewart Headlam Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding83% met the expected standard
Al-Mizan School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Claire Redpath
Phone
02072473816
Website
thomasbuxton.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Address
Buxton Street, Bethnal Green, Thomas Buxton Primary School, London, E1 5AR
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
100930

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.