Big Creative Academy
URN: 141030 • London E17 6HL
Overview
- Name
- Big Creative Academy
- URN
- 141030
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sacha Corcoran (since 2025) , Ms
- Telephone
- 02084983300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 38, Clifton Avenue, London E17 6HL
Summary
Big Creative Academy is a free school located in Waltham Forest, London, catering to students aged 16 to 19. With a capacity of 500 pupils, the academy aims to foster creativity and innovation through a diverse range of courses. Currently, the school is preparing for its enrolment period for September 2026, encouraging prospective students to participate in informal interviews to secure their places.
The curriculum at Big Creative Academy is designed to equip students with practical skills and in-depth knowledge across various creative disciplines. Courses offered include music performance and production, games design, e-sports, and performing arts, among others. The academy also provides opportunities for apprenticeships and adult learning, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for careers in the creative industries.
The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging collaboration among like-minded individuals. Open evenings are scheduled for prospective students to explore the facilities and engage with current students' work, fostering a sense of community and inspiration within the academy.
The curriculum at Big Creative Academy is designed to equip students with practical skills and in-depth knowledge across various creative disciplines. Courses offered include music performance and production, games design, e-sports, and performing arts, among others. The academy also provides opportunities for apprenticeships and adult learning, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for careers in the creative industries.
The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging collaboration among like-minded individuals. Open evenings are scheduled for prospective students to explore the facilities and engage with current students' work, fostering a sense of community and inspiration within the academy.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- SEND support at BCE (sen)
- Event Assistant (calendar)
- Events Assistant (calendar)
- Events and Venues Technician T-Level (calendar)
- Music Events Management (calendar)
- Newsletter (download)
Nearby alternatives
- London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (75.2)
- Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (72.2)
- City Lit (70.2)
- Woodhouse College (70.2)
- Waltham Forest College (68.7)
Key details
- LA
- Waltham Forest
- Age range
- 16 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 0
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 400 |
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