SchoolScoresBarclay Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LION ACADEMY TRUST
155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EJ
020 8539 6777 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 February 2026 , published 19 March 2026.
In short: 3 exceptional, 4 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
155 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 12% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 21% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 38% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 42% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 147 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 17% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 32 parents of children with SEND Higher than 18% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 11% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
156 pupils in this year group.
87% — 13 points above the Waltham Forest average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 74% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 81% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Waltham Forest. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 180 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 166 |
| Of those, offered a place | 161 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 457 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.0% | 23.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 38th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 46th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.6% | 39.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 69% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 18.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Gwyn Jones Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Maynard Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Tomlinson Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dawlish Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newport School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Noor Ul Islam Primary School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barclay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barclay Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 exceptional, 4 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Barclay Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barclay Primary School?
72% of the 155 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Barclay Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barclay Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 166 families put Barclay Primary School as their first choice for 180 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 161 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138690.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.