The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 8.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
8.2
35.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
50% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 12
- Capacity
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mr Ian Morton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Uplands House, Walthamstow, Walthamstow, E17 5QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Mission Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Coppermill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
South Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Low Hall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Barn Croft Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Walthamstow School for Girls
Secondary · 2.0km away
Edinburgh Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Big Creative Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Big Creative Independent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Big Creative Independent School?
Big Creative Independent School currently has 12 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Big Creative Independent School take?
Big Creative Independent School caters for pupils aged 14 to 16.
Where is Big Creative Independent School?
Big Creative Independent School is in Walthamstow, E17 5QJ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Big Creative Independent School have a sixth form?
No, Big Creative Independent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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