Buttercup Primary School
Buttercup Primary School is an independent school in Tower Hamlets for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 130 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Buttercup Primary School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 181 Cannon Street Road London E1 2LX |
| Reference Number | 138564 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 130 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60%
Girls: 40% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Buttercup Primary School is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. The school has made strides since its last inspection, where it was rated inadequate, but it still faces challenges in ensuring uniform quality across the curriculum. The school is dedicated to personal development and has successfully created a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Key strengths include effective support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a strong focus on English and mathematics. However, there are gaps in the delivery of the wider curriculum, which impacts pupils' overall achievement in subjects outside of English and mathematics.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective support for pupils who join partway through the academic year
- Strong performance in English and mathematics
- High importance placed on broadening pupils’ horizons through educational visits
- Good personal development and wellbeing support
- Effective handling of behavior and attendance
- Strong emphasis on reading development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the wider curriculum
- Staff lack sufficient expertise in subjects beyond English and mathematics
- Gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not routinely identified or addressed
In 2025–26, 3.8% of pupils at Buttercup Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Buttercup Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Buttercup Primary School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Buttercup Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Buttercup Primary School was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Buttercup Primary School have?
Buttercup Primary School has 130 pupils on roll.
What age range does Buttercup Primary School cover?
Buttercup Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Buttercup Primary School?
Buttercup Primary School is at 181 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX.