What did Ofsted judge George Mitchell School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged George Mitchell School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend George Mitchell School?

George Mitchell School has 973 pupils on roll.

What ages does George Mitchell School take?

George Mitchell School admits pupils aged 3 to 16.

Where is George Mitchell School located?

George Mitchell School is located in London, E10 5DN, Waltham Forest.

How do I apply to George Mitchell School?

George Mitchell School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How far from George Mitchell School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at George Mitchell School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 0.833 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at George Mitchell School?

When George Mitchell School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including previously looked after children subject to adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements orders; 2. Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming exceptional medical or social need, or children 'at risk' (e.g. subject to a Child Protection Plan); 3. Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission. Please note: George Mitchell School sibling – applies to children with a sibling who is still on roll in the primary/secondary phase in September 2026, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at George Mitchell School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.3% of pupils at George Mitchell School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.833miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at George Mitchell School, year by year →

How places are decided at George Mitchell School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including previously looked after children subject to adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements orders.
2Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming exceptional medical or social need, or children 'at risk' (e.g. subject to a Child Protection Plan).
3Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission. Please note: George Mitchell School sibling – applies to children with a sibling who is still on roll in the primary/secondary phase in September 2026.
4School staff children — Children of school staff where the staff member has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Distance (as listed in the priority order for oversubscription criteria).

George Mitchell School is listed as following the same oversubscription criteria as Waltham Forest community and voluntary controlled schools, with a specific note that the sibling criterion applies to children with a sibling still on roll in the primary/secondary phase in September 2026, indicating this document covers an all-through school but only Reception entry arrangements are detailed here.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

George Mitchell School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge George Mitchell School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged George Mitchell School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend George Mitchell School?: George Mitchell School has 973 pupils on roll.
What ages does George Mitchell School take?: George Mitchell School admits pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is George Mitchell School located?: George Mitchell School is located in London, E10 5DN, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to George Mitchell School?: George Mitchell School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How far from George Mitchell School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at George Mitchell School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 0.833 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at George Mitchell School?: When George Mitchell School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including previously looked after children subject to adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements orders; 2. Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming exceptional medical or social need, or children 'at risk' (e.g. subject to a Child Protection Plan); 3. Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission. Please note: George Mitchell School sibling – applies to children with a sibling who is still on roll in the primary/secondary phase in September 2026, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at George Mitchell School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.3% of pupils at George Mitchell School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.833miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at George Mitchell School, year by year →

How places are decided at George Mitchell School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including previously looked after children subject to adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements orders.
2Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming exceptional medical or social need, or children 'at risk' (e.g. subject to a Child Protection Plan).
3Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission. Please note: George Mitchell School sibling – applies to children with a sibling who is still on roll in the primary/secondary phase in September 2026.
4School staff children — Children of school staff where the staff member has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Distance (as listed in the priority order for oversubscription criteria).

George Mitchell School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge George Mitchell School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged George Mitchell School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend George Mitchell School?: George Mitchell School has 973 pupils on roll.
What ages does George Mitchell School take?: George Mitchell School admits pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is George Mitchell School located?: George Mitchell School is located in London, E10 5DN, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to George Mitchell School?: George Mitchell School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How far from George Mitchell School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at George Mitchell School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 0.833 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at George Mitchell School?: When George Mitchell School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including previously looked after children subject to adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements orders; 2. Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming exceptional medical or social need, or children 'at risk' (e.g. subject to a Child Protection Plan); 3. Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission. Please note: George Mitchell School sibling – applies to children with a sibling who is still on roll in the primary/secondary phase in September 2026, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at George Mitchell School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.3% of pupils at George Mitchell School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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