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Ian Mikardo High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ian Mikardo High School is a academy special converter not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 55 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

50

Pupils

55

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Ian Mikardo High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ian Mikardo High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tower Hamlets. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Ian Mikardo High School — School Information

Full address
60 William Guy Gardens, Talwin Street, London, E3 3LF
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
79.4% of pupils
DfE URN
143630

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ian Mikardo High School

Is Ian Mikardo High School oversubscribed?

Ian Mikardo High School is operating close to its capacity of 55 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ian Mikardo High School?

Admission to Ian Mikardo High School is managed by Tower Hamlets. 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 Ian Mikardo High School cover?

Ian Mikardo High School is a not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ian Mikardo High School?

Ian Mikardo High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.