Open Other All-through Mixed

George Mitchell School

Farmer Road, London, E10 5DN
Part of: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING (Multi-academy trust)
1,004 Pupils
1,065 Capacity
3–16 Age Range
36.10% FSM %
552 Boys
452 Girls
About George Mitchell School

Located in London (E10 5DN), George Mitchell School is a mixed-gender All-through school for pupils aged 3–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Waltham Forest.

It has 1,004 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,065. Current headteacher: Benita Simmons.

Data for George Mitchell School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Region London
Administrative District Waltham Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Leyton and Wanstead
Ward Leyton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Opened 01-01-2019
UKPRN 10065455
URN 145106
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ismael Gonzalez Chair of Local Governing Body 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Russell Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Miss Edna Addai Local Governor 09/11/2021 08/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Aoife Deane Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hannah Gillott Local Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Jo Hadaway Local Governor 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Courtney Reid Local Governor 13/06/2023 12/06/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Rahul Salwan Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Aisha Sharif Local Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Benita Simmons Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Smith Local Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Danielle Walker Local Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
George Mitchell School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Waltham Forest.
George Mitchell School has 1,004 pupils, with a capacity of 1,065.
George Mitchell School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
The admissions policy at George Mitchell School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at George Mitchell School is Ms Benita Simmons.
George Mitchell School is at Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN, in the Waltham Forest local authority, London.
Sixth form at George Mitchell School: Does not have a sixth form.
George Mitchell School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Benita Simmons
Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 145106
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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