Barn Croft Primary School
London, E17 8SB · Waltham Forest · primary school
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23rd 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 — 7.8/10 against 4,013 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barn Croft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 26.0% achieved the higher standard, 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 (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Barn Croft Primary School
Overview
Barn Croft Primary School is described as an “extremely friendly and welcoming school” where pupils “work hard and generally achieve well.” The report highlights a positive culture where students are “polite, respectful and play well together,” supported by leaders who prioritise staff well-being and pupil safety.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well constructed” with learning ordered to build on prior knowledge, securing a “depth of knowledge in different subjects.”
- There is a strong focus on reading, with staff providing “effective support for pupils who find reading difficult” and promoting a “love of reading.”
- Pupils are “well supported in terms of their emotional and mental health,” knowing where to seek help, such as via the ‘worry box’.
- The early years provision is a “warm and inviting space” where children “play and learn together confidently.”
- Leaders and governors offer “appropriate support and challenge,” making decisions in the “best interests of pupils.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is “at an earlier stage of design and implementation” and not fully embedded, meaning assessment is not used precisely enough to check what pupils know.
- Strategies for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “not sufficiently focused on their needs,” limiting their opportunity to embed necessary skills.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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