Barclay Primary School
London, E10 6EJ · Waltham Forest · primary school
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10th of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 2,609 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 93 | 35% | 3.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barclay Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils attend a PGL Educational Visit. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,273 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted reporting framework affect the specific areas of focus for the coming term? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Barclay Primary School
Overview
Barclay Primary School is described as a place where pupils "enjoy coming" and "learn and achieve extremely well." The report highlights "exceptional" achievement in academics and early years, alongside "strong standard" performance in leadership, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is "consistently above national averages," with disadvantaged pupils "outperform[ing] the national average for non-disadvantaged pupils by a considerable margin."
- The early years provision gives children an "excellent start," fostering "confidence, independence and sustained concentration" through "high-quality staff interactions."
- Leaders demonstrate "purposeful and resilient leadership," responding "quickly to emerging variability in teaching quality" and prioritising inclusion for all pupils.
- Attendance is "high and continues to improve," with persistent absence rates "far smaller than average."
- The school maintains a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" where pupils feel "safe, valued and ready to learn."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to respond swiftly to any emerging dips in pupils' progress, or variability in teaching practice, so that pupils’ learning remains consistently secure across all classes and subjects."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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