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Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.3 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
500
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With limited published data, the academy shows that 43% of its students progress to university, though only 5% make it to top-third institutions. The low LocaleIQ score of 13.3 suggests it performs better than only 13% of schools, indicating potential challenges in its educational environment. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 43% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 187 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Location
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51.58843, -0.03830 · E17 6HL
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN141030
School typeFree schools 16 to 19
Websitewww.bigcreative.education/
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Creative Academy rated by Ofsted?
Big Creative Academy has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Big Creative Academy a good school?
Big Creative Academy scores 13.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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