Big Creative Independent School vs Willowfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 846 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Creative Independent School
Walthamstow · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
9 students
Willowfield School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,035 students
| Measure | Big Creative Independent School Walthamstow, London | Willowfield School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #341 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1736 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 9 | 1,035 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 1,035 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 45% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 8.2 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 9.1% | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | 0.42 | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walthamstow | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.willowfield-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willowfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 3.2).
- •Willowfield School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 9.
- •Big Creative Independent School is a independent school while Willowfield School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Creative Independent School better than Willowfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Willowfield School ranks higher (54.6 vs 3.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Creative Independent School and Willowfield School?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Walthamstow and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Big Creative Independent School: 9. Willowfield School: 1,035. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Big Creative Independent School and Willowfield School rank in London?
Big Creative Independent School is unranked and Willowfield School is 341st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).