George Mitchell School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Farmer Road Leyton London E10 5DN |
| Phone | 02085396198 |
| Reference Number | 145106 |
George Mitchell School has been evaluated as good overall in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a quality education, supported by its high expectations for pupils and positive relationships between staff and students. Behaviour in the school is notably good, contributing to a calm environment conducive to learning. While the school excels in several areas, including strong pupil progress in secondary mathematics and effective support for early years, there are still areas needing improvement particularly in curriculum planning and consistency across subjects as pupils transition from primary to secondary education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1004 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.98%
Girls: 45.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 2 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| 3 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 | 52 |
| 6 | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| 7 | 60 | 57 | 117 |
| 8 | 76 | 41 | 117 |
| 9 | 75 | 43 | 118 |
| 10 | 70 | 50 | 120 |
| 11 | 62 | 59 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 28.3% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Caribbean | 5.3% |
| White, British | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as George Mitchell School | |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement and well-being.
- Calm and orderly environment with positive pupil behaviour.
- Strong progress in mathematics by the end of Year 11.
- Effective early years provision with a focus on phonics.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Need for improved curriculum planning as pupils transition between phases.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -4.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Second Preference | 99 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 72 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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