Thomas Buxton Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Tower Hamlets). It has about 440 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Attendance and Finances.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Excellent. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Progress:Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high.
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.