Ian Mikardo High School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ian Mikardo High School currently has around 50 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 79.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 20%. Persistent absence is recorded at 65%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38%. other mixed pupils make up about 12% , followed by white and black caribbean at 10%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (71%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 60 William Guy Gardens, London, E3 3LF
Website: https://www.beckmeadtrust.org/ianmikardo
Telephone: 02089812413
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Tower Hamlets
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Aaron Mulhern
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143630

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 55
Number of Pupils: 50
Number of Boys: 50
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 20% 4%
Persistent absence: 65% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.00%19
Other Mixed12.00%6
White and Black Caribbean10.00%5
Bangladeshi8.00%4
African8.00%4
Other White6.00%3
Caribbean4.00%2
Other (any other ethnic group)4.00%2
Gypsy/Roma2.00%1
White and Black African2.00%1
White and Asian2.00%1
Irish2.00%1
Other Black2.00%1
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.59)
Of the 12 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 8 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.59
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.06
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
58%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
2.8
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
46.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.1
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
86%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Childrens House Nursery School
92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL
4out of 4 357 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School
Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ
- not rated 1,453 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
- not rated 1,991 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre
Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT
4out of 4 2,105 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Nursery School
Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET
- not rated 2,290 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marner Primary School
Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL
3out of 4 275 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Old Palace Primary School
St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT
3out of 4 312 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER
4out of 4 511 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU
- not rated 647 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU
3out of 4 647 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bow School
44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW
3out of 4 345 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Science Academy East London
Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU
- not rated 507 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
East London Science School
The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU
- not rated 544 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Langdon Park Community School
Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ
3out of 4 1,201 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Bow Road , E3 2AE
3out of 4 1,201 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East London Arts & Music
Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA
- not rated 319 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF
- not rated 1,544 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Academy of Excellence
Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ
- not rated 1,924 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 2,019 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG
- not rated 3,280 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
3out of 4 1,184 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
- not rated 1,184 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
3out of 4 1,348 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
School 21
Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ
- not rated 2,058 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
- not rated 2,898 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ian Mikardo School
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ian Mikardo High School
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Cherry Trees School
68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA
- not rated 543 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Onelab College
7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD
- not rated 550 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christian Hearts Academy
221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ
- not rated 564 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.