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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors login (governance)
- communitas-pr (other)
- Admissions (other)
- here (other)
- Apply for a Nursery Place (other)
- Beyond the Classroom (other)
- Barclay Primary School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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