The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mrs Adrien SCHWEITZER (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2004 | Inspection
Location
2 Brunel Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLammas School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Riverley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Harrington Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Leaways School
Independent · 1.8km away
Southwold Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Beis Trana Girls' School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barn Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barn Croft Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barn Croft Primary School?
Barn Croft Primary School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barn Croft Primary School take?
Barn Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barn Croft Primary School?
Barn Croft Primary School is in London, E17 8SB, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barn Croft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barn Croft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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