Ian Mikardo High School
Academy special converter · Ages 11–18 · London, Tower Hamlets
Ian Mikardo High School is a special school in London, Tower Hamlets for ages 11–18 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 27 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- 60 William Guy Gardens, Talwin Street, London, E3 3LF
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–18
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Pupils on roll
- 67 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 71.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 27 June 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy that staff in this school understand them.”
- “They trust staff and are confident that their complex needs can be met here.”
- “For most pupils, Ian Mikardo changes all that.”
To improve
- “Teachers do not have enough experience and training in the use of these new materials to identify gaps in learning and adapt materials to meet the needs of some pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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