Open Free School 16 plus Mixed

Big Creative Academy

38, Clifton Avenue, London, E17 6HL
Part of: BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Big Creative Academy
London, E17 6HL
— Pupils
500 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Big Creative Academy

Big Creative Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 16–19 based in Waltham Forest, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Sacha Corcoran.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Waltham Forest or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools 16 to 19
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Region London
Administrative District Waltham Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Walthamstow
Ward William Morris
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046350
URN 141030
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Principal Sacha Corcoran Accounting Officer 01/09/2014 — N/A
Mr Michael Stone Chair of Trustees 31/05/2023 30/05/2027 Appointed by academy members
Ms Louise Elford Chief Financial Officer 04/09/2023 — N/A
Mark Shaw Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 13/09/2021 — N/A
Mr Ben Jolly Member 17/12/2012 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Alexis Michaelides Member 17/07/2013 — Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Ian Morton Member 17/12/2012 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Martin Rosner Member 06/02/2023 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Michael Stone Member 31/05/2019 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Lee Chalkley Trustee 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Sherilee Charles Trustee 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sacha Corcoran Trustee 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Willowfield School
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Stoneydown Park School
0.31 km • London
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
0.4 km • London
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Hillyfield Primary Academy
0.57 km • London
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Big Creative Independent School
0.58 km • Walthamstow
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
0.69 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Big Creative Academy is a Free schools 16 to 19 (group: Free Schools) in London, Waltham Forest.
Big Creative Academy caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The admissions policy at Big Creative Academy is: Non-selective.
The Ms at Big Creative Academy is Principal Sacha Corcoran.
Big Creative Academy is at 38, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL, in the Waltham Forest local authority, London.
Sixth form at Big Creative Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Big Creative Academy is currently open.
Contact
Ms
Principal Sacha Corcoran
38, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL
02084983300
www.bigcreative.education/
Location
E17 6HL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141030
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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