Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy

Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of good. The pupils are happy and safe in a nurturing environment where leaders emphasize the importance of community and inclusivity. There are high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A strong curriculum supports effective learning across various subjects, particularly emphasizing reading and mathematics. However, the school is still in the process of deepening academic understanding in some areas, such as history, where more support is needed to help pupils establish stronger chronological knowledge. Despite some inconsistencies in the delivery of the phonics program, most staff are skilled in helping pupils read. Leaders prioritize the professional development of the staff to ensure they deliver a coherent education. Strengths of the school include its commitment to student wellbeing and the support offered to pupils learning English as an additional language. The school has a history of inadequate performance prior to its conversion to an academy in 2018, and this inspection marks a positive turnaround in educational quality.

Strengths

• Pupils are happy, safe, and well cared for.
• Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, encouraging ambitious long-term goals.
• Strong emphasis on inclusivity and celebrating diversity among students.
• Effective well-planned and sequenced curriculum across various subjects.
• Skilled staff providing support for students with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.
• Positive and respectful behaviour observed among pupils.
• High-quality enrichment opportunities enhancing the curriculum.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistencies in the delivery of the phonics program among a small number of staff.
• Pupils' understanding of subject content in some areas, particularly history, requires strengthening.

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Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy is part of E-Act, which runs 37 schools. The nearest others:

• E-ACT Crest Academy London
• City Heights E-ACT Academy London
• Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy Denham Green
• Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy Amersham
• E-Act Bourne End Academy Bourne End
• E-Act Ousedale School Newport Pagnell
• DSLV E-ACT Academy Daventry
• E-ACT The Grange School Daventry
• The Parker E-ACT Academy Daventry
• E-ACT Heartlands Academy Birmingham

What is Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

When was Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy was last inspected in October 2022.

How many pupils does Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy have?

Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy has 661 pupils on roll.

What age range does Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy cover?

Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy?

Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy is at Warren Road, London, NW2 7LL.