Big Creative Academy

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Big Creative Academy.

London, E176HL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
36.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
23 January 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
38, Clifton Avenue
Walthamstow
London, E176HL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141030
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
38, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY
Capacity
500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
43.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
26.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
32%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
202 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"OUR MISSION Develop talent Transform Lives Create Careers"

Excellence Support Collaboration Skills Integrity Networks Kindness Respect Inclusivity Authenticity

Facilities

Film Studio E-Sports Arena Gaming Parties Atmos Studio Creative Works Film Studio / Performance Space Dolby Atmos Studio Production Studios The Small Room The Big Room The Boardroom Training Suite Event Space 3 high spec meeting rooms Large 3m green screen Mo-cap suit Full integrated live AV set up

Curriculum Highlights

Music Performance Music Production Games Design NextGen – Games, VFX and Animation Media Film and Content Production Graphic Design and Photography Art Foundation Art and Design Art and Animation Performing Arts Drama Fashion Design Fashion Business Health, Fitness and Coaching Esports Software Development – T Level Exploring The Creatives Apprenticeships

Admissions Criteria

Must be 19+ years old; EU citizens may need proof of settlement status; Must live at a London postcode; Must be unemployed.

Financial Information

Some adult learning courses are free; BCE offers fully free courses for unemployed adults.

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