Big Creative Academy
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About Big Creative Academy
Big Creative Academy is a 16-19 state secondary in Waltham Forest, and its headline metrics sit well below the local authority average for its school type. The LA’s average Progress 8 score is -0.07, but the academy has no Progress 8 score recorded at all, which is unusual for a mainstream secondary. Its Attainment 8 score is just 2.7, compared with a typical local figure that would be far higher, and its EBacc average point score is 0.26. No students entered the EBacc, and none achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. This is a school that serves a very specific cohort — its capacity is only 20 pupils — so the numbers are tiny and the metrics reflect a highly specialised intake rather than a broad academic programme.
Academically, the school does not follow the conventional GCSE or A-level pathway that most Waltham Forest secondaries offer. There are no KS4 results to speak of in the usual sense: the basics 9-4 and 9-5 pass rates are both zero, and the EBacc entry rate is zero. This suggests the curriculum is not designed around traditional academic qualifications. The school has no official sixth form, despite being a 16-19 institution, which implies its provision is likely vocational or alternative. For parents comparing outcomes, the key takeaway is that Big Creative Academy is not competing on the same metrics as local peers like Eden Girls’ School or Walthamstow Academy — it is a niche provider for students who need a different route.
Facilities are surprisingly strong for such a small school, including a swimming pool, art studios, a sixth form centre, astro turf, sports hall, and science labs. There is a wide range of sports on offer — basketball, rowing, martial arts, cross country, rugby, cricket, dance, gymnastics, netball, and badminton — plus clubs like chess, film club, science club, Young Enterprise, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a headteacher named Sacha Corcoran. It is not oversubscribed in the way local outstanding schools are, and its tiny capacity means it is likely a deliberate choice for families seeking an alternative to mainstream academic pressure. This school will suit students who thrive in a creative, small-scale environment rather than a traditional exam-focused setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 38, Clifton Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E17 6HL |
| Headteacher | Sacha Corcoran |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| School Capacity | 20 |
GCSE Results
2023/24Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve grades similar to the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
4
With EHC Plan
2
SEN Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
22
Total schools
18
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
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Contact Information
38, Clifton Avenue, London
Waltham Forest, E17 6HL
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