Mitcham, Surrey · CR4 2QA
Jus'T'Learn is a specialist independent day school in Mitcham, Surrey, established in 2012 to serve young people aged 11–16 who have been excluded from mainstream education, have special educational needs, are ESOL/UASC learners, or are unplaced Year 11 students. Operating as alternative provision within a broader ecosystem that includes a tuition centre, examination centre, and registered charity, the school emphasises individualised support and community integration. Its ethos centres on going 'above and beyond' to address not only academic needs but also mental health and wider pastoral wellbeing.
Who thrives here
Pupils aged 11–16 who have experienced exclusion, have identified SEN, are ESOL/UASC learners, or are at risk of becoming NEET; those requiring a trauma-informed, non-traditional school environment with strong pastoral scaffolding and flexible learning delivery.
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9-11 Commonside East
Mitcham, Surrey
CR4 2QA
Nearest stations
Day fees at Jus'T'Learn are approximately £10,500 per year (2024/25).
Jus'T'Learn admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Jus'T'Learn, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Jus'T'Learn is a day school in Mitcham and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Jus'T'Learn “Good” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Individualised, trauma-informed approach meeting pupils where they are
✓Holistic support addressing mental health and wellbeing alongside academics
✓Small cohort and accessible staff enabling strong relationships and rapid pastoral response
✓Practical support (food parcels, laptops, interview coaching) reflecting commitment to whole-child welfare
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited independent validation of quality or safeguarding
!Small scale (79 pupils) may limit breadth of extracurricular, sport, or social opportunities
!Alternative provision model not suitable for families seeking traditional academic trajectory
!Limited public information on academic outcomes, attainment, or destination data