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George Mitchell School

Waltham Forest, E10 5DNSecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.24
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
79 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
#2,106
of 3,141 nationally

About George Mitchell School

George Mitchell School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.24 places it below the Waltham Forest local authority average of -0.07, meaning pupils here make less academic progress between Key Stage 2 and GCSE than their peers across the borough. That gap is modest but consistent: the school ranks 13th out of 19 secondaries in Waltham Forest, putting it in the bottom half locally and the bottom 50% nationally. Its Attainment 8 score of 47.1 is a solid middle-ground figure, though the proportion of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics95 measure) is 45.8%, compared with 69.2% at the grade 4 threshold. The school serves a significantly disadvantaged intake, with 36.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and likely explains some of the gap in headline progress.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFarmer Road, London, Waltham Forest, E10 5DN
HeadteacherBenita Simmons
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils1,004
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity1,004 / 1,065 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolScience LabsPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosTennis CourtsTheatreGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RoundersAthleticsBadmintonCricketFootballRowingHockeyNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraDramaDuke of EdinburghCodingChoirBook ClubYoung EnterpriseGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About George Mitchell School

George Mitchell School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.