Located in London, Ian Mikardo High School is a not applicable school, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 55 |
| Number of Pupils: | 50 |
| Number of Boys: | 50 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 20% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 65% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.00% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 12.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.00% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.00% | 4 |
| African | 8.00% | 4 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 4.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.00% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 1 |
| Irish | 2.00% | 1 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.