Buttercup Primary School
London, Tower Hamlets, Greater London · E1 2LX
Buttercup Primary School is a small independent setting in Tower Hamlets, with around 113 pupils sharing its mixed classrooms. Its size lends itself to close knowledge of each child, and the absence of any religious character keeps it open to families of all backgrounds. Notably, more than a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a community used to accommodating a range of needs. The school is led by Mrs Rena Begum and inspected by the ISI.
113
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 113
- Location
- London, Tower Hamlets, Greater London
- Website
- https://buttercupprimary.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Rena Begum
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent, Buttercup operates outside the state framework and answers to the independent inspectorate. With a roll of roughly 113 and a notably high proportion of pupils on SEN support, classes are likely to be small and teaching attentive to individual progress.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 37.17%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, non-denominational independent in Tower Hamlets that looks well placed to support pupils who benefit from individual attention.
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Buttercup Primary School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Buttercup Primary School located?
Buttercup Primary School is located at London, E1 2LX.
What type of school is Buttercup Primary School?
Buttercup Primary School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Buttercup Primary School?
Buttercup Primary School has approximately 113 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.