Ian Mikardo High School, London
Ian Mikardo High School is a special school for boys aged 11 to 18 in London, part of The Beckmead Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ian Mikardo High School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ian Mikardo High School are Onelab College (0.3 miles); Phoenix School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Phoenix Autism Trust (0.6 miles, Good); and Beatrice Tate School (0.8 miles, Outstanding).
Onelab CollegePhoenix SchoolPhoenix Autism TrustBeatrice Tate School
The trust
Ian Mikardo High School is one of 12 schools run by The Beckmead Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
71.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 4 pupils (6%) received SEN support and 63 (94%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Ian Mikardo High School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station, about 100 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bromley-By-Bow, 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ian Mikardo High School issued 5 suspensions, 10 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
71.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Ian Mikardo High School
Policies, Funding & Ofsted Reports
5 Oct 2026
Admissions
1 Oct 2026
Safeguarding
1 Oct 2026
Parent/Carers Information
17 Sep 2026
Term Dates
15 Sep 2026
Our History
20 May 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 167
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 30
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 167 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 30 serious and 136 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
33 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
67 pupils
77 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
63
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ian Mikardo High School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
64
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
6.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,759
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
21.3%
Overall absence
56.1%
Persistent absence
41
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Ian Mikardo High School
What are GCSE results like at Ian Mikardo High School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Ian Mikardo High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.1. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Ian Mikardo High School's Ofsted rating?
Ian Mikardo High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Ian Mikardo High School?
No fixed boundary. When Ian Mikardo High School is oversubscribed, Tower Hamlets allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ian Mikardo High School?
Ian Mikardo High School has around 67 pupils on roll. 72% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Ian Mikardo High School have specialist SEN provision?
Ian Mikardo High School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Ian Mikardo High School?
21.3% of sessions were missed at Ian Mikardo High School in 2024/25. 56.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ian Mikardo High School?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming Ian Mikardo High School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ian Mikardo High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 167 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 30 serious and 136 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 33 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ian Mikardo High School?
Ian Mikardo High School is at 60 William Guy Gardens, Talwin Street, London, E3 3LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)