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George Mitchell School
Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.7 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,004
Capacity
1,065
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 62%, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects, although only 47% reach grade 5 or above. While the school shows promise, particularly in comparison to others in the area, the lower percentage of students achieving higher standards in KS2 may be an area for growth.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other28.3%
Asian Pakistani17.4%
Black African14.3%
Black Caribbean5.3%
White British4.7%
Other4.4%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.56812, -0.01366 · E10 5DN
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN145106
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is George Mitchell School rated by Ofsted?
George Mitchell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is George Mitchell School a good school?
George Mitchell School scores 61.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at George Mitchell School in GCSEs?
George Mitchell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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