George Mitchell School Catchment Area
George Mitchell School is a academy converter special school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 1004 pupils, and a capacity of 1065 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–16
Age range
1,004
Pupils
1,065
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
George Mitchell School Catchment Area Information
Admission to George Mitchell School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Waltham Forest assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Waltham Forest assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →George Mitchell School — School Information
- Full address
- Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145106
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Frequently Asked Questions — George Mitchell School
Is George Mitchell School oversubscribed? ▾
George Mitchell School is operating close to its capacity of 1065 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for George Mitchell School? ▾
Admission to George Mitchell School is managed by Waltham Forest. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does George Mitchell School cover? ▾
George Mitchell School is a special school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for George Mitchell School? ▾
George Mitchell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.