Thomas Buxton Primary School Catchment Area
Thomas Buxton Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 411 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
411
Pupils
480
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Thomas Buxton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thomas Buxton Primary School?
The catchment area for Thomas Buxton Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Thomas Buxton Primary School is set by Tower Hamlets and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →Thomas Buxton Primary School: 480 places, 86% filled: places available
Thomas Buxton Primary School has a published admission number of 480 places. 411 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 480 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 48.5% of pupils at Thomas Buxton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Tower Hamlets publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Tower Hamlets school admissions →
Thomas Buxton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Buxton Street, Bethnal Green, London, E1 5AR
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 48.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100930
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thomas Buxton Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thomas Buxton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Thomas Buxton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Thomas Buxton Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thomas Buxton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thomas Buxton Primary School has a capacity of 480 places and currently has 411 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.
What is the admissions policy for Thomas Buxton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thomas Buxton Primary School is managed by Tower Hamlets. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thomas Buxton Primary School cover? ▾
Thomas Buxton Primary School is a primary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Buxton Primary School? ▾
Thomas Buxton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.