School insights
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SEND
All students hold SEN statements or EHCPs relating to SEMH needs.
“All our students have statements of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plans relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.”
The school is a specialist school for children with SEN and SEMH needs.
“Ian Mikardo High School is a specialist school for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.”
Pastoral
School lists a named Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and deputy DSLs with contact details.
“Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)”
School states pupil welfare, health and safety is its paramount concern.
“the welfare, health, and safety of our pupils is our paramount concern.”
Subject strengths
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Class size
School currently has capacity for 50 students overall (years 7-13), with plans to expand.
“We currently have the capacity for 50 students, and hope to expand in the coming years.”
Enrichment
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Ethos
School operates a strict 'culture of vigilance' as a core ethos principle.
“We operate a strict "culture of vigilance"”
Trust's schools are founded on a sense of community and social justice.
“We are stronger through a sense of community and social justice, and our family of schools all maintain this as the foundation of their provision.”
Sixth form
School year groups run from year 7 to year 13, indicating post-16 provision exists.
“Our year groups run from year 7 to 13.”
Admissions
Applications are accepted directly from parents/carers with existing SEN statements, plus referrals from local authorities, institutions and services.
“We accept applications directly from parents or carers for students who already have SEN statements. We also welcome referrals from local authorities, institutions and services.”
Prospective students and families are invited to visit the school to assess fit before admission.
“we invite prospective students and their families or carers to visit us and see if our school environment is a good fit for them”
Results
The Beckmead Family of Schools was judged Outstanding by Ofsted.
“The Beckmead Family of Schools was judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted.”
Wells Park was rated Outstanding in a 2025 Ofsted inspection
“Wells Park celebrated as OUTSTANDING in latest Ofsted inspection”
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Application Status | Accepting Now |