Key stage 2 2024/25
#8,930 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#963 of 3,312
Better than 70% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145106.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61%, similar to England, worse than Waltham Forest | 74% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 2%, worse than England, worse than Waltham Forest | 17% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, worse than Waltham Forest | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 104, similar to England, worse than Waltham Forest | 107 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 107, better than England, similar to Waltham Forest | 108 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 73%, similar to England, worse than Waltham Forest | 83% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 67%, worse than England, worse than Waltham Forest | 81% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 76%, similar to England, worse than Waltham Forest | 83% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 51 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 50.2, better than England, better than Waltham Forest | 46.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 72.6%, better than England, better than Waltham Forest | 65.9% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 51.3%, better than England, similar to Waltham Forest | 48.4% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 6.2%, worse than England, worse than Waltham Forest | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 69.9%, better than England, better than Waltham Forest | 61% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 113 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 973 |
| Girls | 431 |
| Boys | 542 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 36.9% |
| First language not English | 55.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,020 |
| Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places. | 943 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 7.5% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 111 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 51 |
| Average class size | 25.5 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 57.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 26.18 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 50.75 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 55.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 42.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 8.4 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 38 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 85 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 34 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 34 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 0 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 70 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 238 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 62 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 58 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 2 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.2%, better than England, better than Waltham Forest | 7.1% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 18.1%, better than England, better than Waltham Forest | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.1%, better than England, better than Waltham Forest | 1.9% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 8.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 4.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 95% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 94.2% |
| Sixth form college | 43.3% |
| Further education | 30.8% |
| School sixth form | 19.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.3% |
| Employment | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Riverley Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Dawlish Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Willow Brook Primary School Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Noor Ul Islam Primary School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Norlington School and 6th Form | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Lammas School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Newport School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Oct 2024. |
George Mitchell School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 6 Jun 2023.
George Mitchell School ranks 8,930 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools) and 963 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 70% of schools).
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils at George Mitchell School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
In 2025/26, 51.3% of pupils at George Mitchell School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 50.2 (England 46.2).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, George Mitchell School made 38 offers from 85 applications (2.2 per offer), and 34 of 34 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 70 offers from 238 applications (3.4 per offer), and 58 of 62 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
George Mitchell School has 973 pupils aged 3 to 16.
George Mitchell School had 1,020 school places in 2024/25.
No, George Mitchell School teaches pupils up to age 16.
At George Mitchell School, the average class had 25.5 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at George Mitchell School missed 6.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 18.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.