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Thomas Buxton Primary School
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Thomas Buxton Primary School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Primary
- Tower Hamlets E1 5AR
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop their reading, writing, and mathematics skills over a wide range of subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is very well designed so that pupils gain essential knowledge and skills across a range of themes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Thorough analysis of pupils鈥� progress identifies any underachievement of groups promptly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics is significantly better than average.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify when pupils are not making progress and provide specific support they need rapidly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary and they thrive in this caring, safe and motivating environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special needs generally achieve as well as their peers due to well-planned and targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff ensure that safeguarding of children is their utmost priority; serious incidents of poor behaviour are rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school helps pupils learn how to stay safe both in and out of school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about their experience of the school.
Parental Involvement: Regular workshops and drop-in sessions support parents' use of information and communication technology.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils go on trips, take on responsibilities, and work with pupils from different schools.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years present a safe and highly stimulating environment both indoors and outside.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive excellent training and development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� accurate assessments mean pupils consistently make better than average progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders ensure teachers develop their skills rapidly if there are any areas of the curriculum in which they feel less confident.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have well-organised systems to identify and analyse teachers鈥� strengths and areas for further development.
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About Us
Thomas Buxton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 424 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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My vision is that Thomas Buxton Primary School is a centre for excellence, serving our children, their families and the community as best we can, making sure they achieve and succeed. Our school is a special place full of learning, laughter and friendship where everyone is happy, feels safe and is valued. We enjoy the present, but look to the future - and aspire to equip our children with the skills, curiosity and resilience they need to continue learning throughout their lives. We are pleased with how multicultural our school is. The children speak a variety of languages, and we appreciate and value the cultures and cultural backgrounds of everyone else. This school owes our kids nothing less than the finest. It is our obligation to give it.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | - | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 65.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.69% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 21 | 68.45% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 12.37% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% 11 | 66.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 5 | 12.33% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 62.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.2% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thomas Buxton Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1