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Buttercup Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Buttercup Primary School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

113

Pupils

160

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Buttercup Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Buttercup Primary School?

The catchment area for Buttercup Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Buttercup 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 →

Buttercup Primary School: 160 places, 71% filled: places available

Buttercup Primary School has a published admission number of 160 places. 113 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 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.

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 →

Buttercup Primary School: School Information

Full address
181 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
138564

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Buttercup Primary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Buttercup 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Buttercup Primary School

What is the catchment area for Buttercup Primary School?

The catchment area for Buttercup Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Buttercup Primary School oversubscribed?

Buttercup Primary School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 113 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Buttercup Primary School?

Admission to Buttercup 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 Buttercup Primary School cover?

Buttercup Primary School is a not applicable 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.

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