SchoolScoresBarn Croft Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
2 Brunel Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8SB
020 8521 1145 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Waltham Forest comparisons use the 25 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 39%). 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. Waltham Forest figures pool parents at the Waltham Forest schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
19 pupils in this year group.
68% — 6 points below the Waltham Forest average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 74% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 26% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 81% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 144 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.1
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 32nd highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 23.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 6th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 36th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.1% | 39.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 13.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 48th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 47th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 73.4% | 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
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Grove Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppermill Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edinburgh Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sybourn Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mission Grove Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoneydown Park School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Brook Primary School Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barn Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Barn Croft Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barn Croft Primary School?
96% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Barn Croft Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barn Croft Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Barn Croft Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 131057.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.