Buxton Street, Bethnal Green, London E1 5AR
10 simple reasons to choose Thomas Buxton Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Bethnal Green.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Thomas Buxton Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Bethnal Green and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
On average, 28 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, rather than integrated. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold accreditation.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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