Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
London, E2 6NW · Tower Hamlets · secondary school
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8th of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 18 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 268 of them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.2 · 65 | 30% | 1.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.01 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.5 · 53 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Enterprise Challenge, Mosaic Mentoring Programme, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model United Nations, STEM Academy, DebateMate, and TrailFam. Sports include football, basketball, cricket, table tennis, badminton, squash, and taekwondo. Arts and music options comprise peripatetic tuition, ensembles, and drama & dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,457 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How does the school
What Ofsted said about Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Overview
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is described as a place where "excellence describes many aspects" of provision, supported by a "highly positive ethos." The report highlights that leaders have steered the school with "passion and expertise," creating a community where pupils and staff are proud, though some curriculum areas require greater ambition and clarity.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, with bullying "not tolerated" and concerns dealt with "swiftly."
- Senior leaders provide "excellent level of care," underpinned by an approach of "love and care" for both pupils and staff well-being.
- The curriculum in subjects like English and science is planned effectively to build knowledge, enabling pupils to "tackle increasingly complex work."
- Personal development is high quality, with comprehensive careers education and a strong understanding of "British values."
- Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are "identified and supported well."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum thinking in all subjects "sets out clearly the essential content" and that aims are "suitably ambitious for all pupils."
- The implementation of phonics programmes for weaker readers in Years 7 and 8 needs to be "further embedded."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "secure" procedures to identify at-risk pupils and "robust" checks on staff suitability.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.6 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 46.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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