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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils who have often missed a lot of education previously achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are skilfully helped to increasingly manage their own behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Some staff have expertise in other professions, such as social care.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders should make sure that teachers are trained in the use of the new materials.
Communication: Staff have secured the trust of pupils which means that pupils talk about their concerns and worries.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders tackle bullying and help pupils to see the long-term consequences of any discriminatory behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders make sure that teachers are trained in the use of the new materials.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils understand how leaders tackle bullying and are confident that it is not tolerated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff use resources, time and information well to meet the complex needs of pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy and value the wider opportunities on offer.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form attend a lunchtime recital at the Royal Opera House.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils gain knowledge and information about options for their future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form benefit from effective support in making choices about courses and placements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health and care plan.
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Ian Mikardo School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.

It has 49 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.

At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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We are eager to soon unveil our own brand-new website. Please be patient while we work on this. A member of the T4 Trust is the Ian Mikardo School. We are eager to soon unveil our own brand-new website. Please be patient while we work on this. Our school is a vibrant, forward-thinking environment where we treat all our students as individuals and place their needs at the centre of all that we do. We give the ongoing, consistent support that our students require by demonstrating how to establish connections that are constructive and courteous. Our purpose-built school creates a safe haven where our students are provided with minute-by-minute day time support, a structured learning environment and outstanding behaviour management. Our therapeutic approach makes sure that we listen, value diversity, and settle disputes in a welcoming environment. No matter how difficult their personal backgrounds may be, it is our utmost goal for every kid to realise their greatest potential. We help our students grow academically and personally so they may confidently contribute to their communities as responsible citizens. Although we are aware that many of our kids have a past, we provide them the tools they need to leave with a promising future. We respect each child as an individual and act in their best interests. We put a lot of effort into helping students gain the social and self-reliance skills they'll need to live fulfilling adult lives. We only exclude when doing so will ensure the safety of our kids, and we try to exclude as little as possible. We are incredibly proud of our school community and always welcome families and visitors. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries or questions.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Boys Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 8.2 - -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 0% 98% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -2.59 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 2.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 46.04% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 60.32% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 53.54% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 18.86% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 28.07% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 0.10 3.74 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 93.05% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 12 128 144
Pupils staying in education 75% 90.19% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 17% 21.33% 32.75%
School sixth forms 0% 51.95% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.76% 10.22%
Other education destinations 58% 13.86% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.9% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 17% 2% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -2.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 47.36% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 61% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 51.04% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 21.68% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 30.82% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 0.19 3.89 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 75% 91.85% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 12 138 140
Pupils staying in education 75% 90.9% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 25% 25.15% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 50% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.75% 10.38%
Other education destinations 50% 12.2% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.25% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.7% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -3.55 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 2.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 38.97% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 55.31% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 43.48% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 16.21% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 24.03% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 0.26 3.42 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 86% 83.11% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 7 127 135
Pupils staying in education 71% 80.61% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 27.11% 33.3%
School sixth forms 0% 42.06% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.17% 8.45%
Other education destinations 43% 8.44% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.33% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 14% 2.17% 2.76%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ian Mikardo School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1

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