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George Mitchell School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Benita Simmons

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location_onLondon, E10 5DN

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,024

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Waltham Forest

#1,357 of 3,216 nationally

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George Mitchell School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 3-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

George Mitchell School is an academy converter in London, Waltham Forest, admitting pupils aged 3-16. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. The school has approximately 1,004 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47, placing the school #9 in Waltham Forest and #1,357 of 3,216 nationally. 47.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 2% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #42 of 17 primaries in Waltham Forest and #6,438 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

47.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.9%

Entering EBacc51.30%

EBacc APS4.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.80%

EBacc APS4.16

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

61%

LA 70%

Reading73% LA 79%

Writing67% LA 77%

Maths76% LA 80%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

49%

LA 71%England 61%

Reading69% LA 80% · Eng 74%

Writing64% LA 78% · Eng 72%

Maths66% LA 80% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

45%

LA 65%England 60%

Reading63% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing45% LA 74% · Eng 71%

Maths69% LA 77% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.4

Read

LA 0.4

-3.3 to 0.5

-4.8

Write

LA 0.5

-6.6 to -3.0

-0.2

Maths

LA 0.8

-1.9 to 1.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 June 2023

Inspection Report

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08 January 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-06-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-01-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-03

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,004 pupils. During this period, there were 24 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,004	24	2.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	998	35	3.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,023	26	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,003	20	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,016	29	2.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,028	23	2.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,024	25	2.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,011	14	1.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,024	20	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	991	16	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	981	14	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	994	12	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	978	5	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	990	9	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	951	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	951	19	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	940	22	2.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	939	26	2.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	939	17	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	903	28	3.1%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree10%

don't know15%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree35%

disagree20%

strongly disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree10%

disagree25%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree55%

disagree15%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree25%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree45%

disagree15%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree55%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree20%

agree45%

disagree30%

strongly disagree5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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