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Big Creative Independent School
Uplands House, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, Walthamstow, E17 5QJ, Waltham Forest
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
12
Capacity
20
Ages
14–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a high GCSE Attainment 8 score of 8.2, the school demonstrates strong academic potential for its students. However, the percentage of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is notably low at 9%, with no students reaching grade 5 or above, indicating challenges in meeting national benchmarks. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's small class size, which may offer personalized attention.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 8.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 9% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.59348, -0.04035 · E17 5QJ
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN141411
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Creative Independent School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Big Creative Independent School a good school?
Big Creative Independent School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Big Creative Independent School in GCSEs?
Big Creative Independent School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.2. 9% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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