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Welcome to Big Creative Academy

“I am privileged to witness our students’ exciting creative journeys, to see their talent grow and their success. Our students make a choice at age 16 to follow their creative passion. It’s a brave decision to specialise and I am fiercely proud of our students’ courage in showing the world their talent. Our young people are committed individuals and I am thrilled to lead a diverse team equally committed to nurturing their personal and creative development. Together, we are changing the face of the creative industries.”Sacha Corcoran MBE Principal

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

16 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

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Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

0%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:33%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:67%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

Open Event


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Summer Half Term

May 26 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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MIRIAM

September 2021

Employed

Since I’ve left BCE a lot has happened- I’ve just finished my BA degree in interior Architecture and Spatial Design and got a graduate design job in an Architectual/ Design firm. I also draw hyper-realistic portraits on the side.

A lot of skills I’ve learnt studying Fashion at BCE really helped me when I was in university. The work experience that was offered to me like London Fashion Week, Etta Bond video shoot, it was the beginning of my creative career.

AMANI

September 2021

Employed

I am a youth activist, film maker, social entrepreneur and run a company called Aviard Inspires. I studied Events and Music Management at BCE. I really benefited from studying at BCE. What I loved the most is it allowed me to be an individual and allowed us to be creative and to flourish, I feel like the teachers and mentors knew how to spot that greatness in people.

EMILY

September 2021

University

The Level 3 course I completed while at BCE has led me to studying my bachelor's degree at Greenwich University with ease.

BCE equipped me well, giving me advice on careers and further education. I was given all the skills and advice needed for a smooth transition. I was told by staff what to expect when going to university. Overall BCE has a very similar structure to my current university.


Enrichment Activities

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Throughout their time at Big Creative Academy students are encouraged to take part in extra-curriculuar opportunities: * Big Creative Agency co-ordinates jobs within the Academy, for example media students looking for actors, music learners looking for artists * Drawing on the Academy’s employer network, we source opportunities for learners to work with employers: * Placements are driven by students according to their career aspirations * Learners complete log books to record their learning and receive references from employers. Students often get call backs. * Student clubs in dance, fitness, film, podcasts and stagecraft Students leave with a professional network to progress their career

Student clubs
Employer-linked opportunities & placements guided by student aspirations
Trips and guest speakers

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed