The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,004
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 36.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Benita Simmons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDawlish Primary School
Primary · 438m away
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
Independent · 520m away
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Primary · 585m away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 705m away
Noor Ul Islam Primary School
Independent · 753m away
Newport School
Primary · 873m away
Mayville Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Davies Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is George Mitchell School a selective school?
No. George Mitchell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is George Mitchell School's Ofsted rating?
George Mitchell School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Mitchell School?
George Mitchell School currently has 1,004 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Mitchell School take?
George Mitchell School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is George Mitchell School?
George Mitchell School is in London, E10 5DN, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Mitchell School have a sixth form?
No, George Mitchell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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