Barclay Primary School

URN: 138690 • London E10 6EJ

Overview

Name
Barclay Primary School
URN
138690
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LION ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
66.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Luke Renwick (since 2025)
Telephone
02085396777
Website
Visit
Address
155 Canterbury Road, London E10 6EJ

Summary

Barclay Primary School, located in Waltham Forest, London, is a mixed academy converter catering to 1,265 pupils. The school operates across two sites, with a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The ethos of Barclay Primary centres on aspiration, kindness, respect, honesty, and responsibility, aiming to develop confident learners who understand the importance of community and respect for diverse backgrounds.

The curriculum at Barclay Primary is designed to challenge students academically while also equipping them with essential life skills. The school places a strong emphasis on targeted teaching, ensuring that each pupil receives the support they need to make rapid progress. In its last Ofsted inspection in May 2016, the school was rated as “OUTSTANDING,” reflecting its dedication to high educational standards despite the challenges faced by its community.

Barclay Primary actively engages with parents and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to a child's education. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources and support to help families navigate their children's educational journey. For more information, visit their website at www.barclayprimary.net.

Key details

LA
Waltham Forest
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LION ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1260
Pupils
1265
Boys
619
Girls
646
FSM %
27.10
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1265 619 646 1260 27.10
2024-09-11 1302 629 673 1260 28.30
2023-09-11 1321 651 670 1260 26.60
2022-09-11 1321 651 670 1260 26.60
2021-09-11 1296 658 638 1260 24.80
2020-09-11 1293 658 635 1260 21.20

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