Mulberry UTC
London, E3 2RU · Tower Hamlets · secondary school
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17th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 458 of them, against 0.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 18.2 · 3 | 46% | 0.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.98 · 3 | 38% | 0.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 28.6 · 1 | 15% | 0.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mulberry UTC overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 30.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.98 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science Club and Model United Nations, and participate in National Theatre Connections.
Getting in
The published school roll is 536 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with national medians? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to further education or employment?
What Ofsted said about Mulberry UTC
Overview
Mulberry UTC is a university technical college that successfully prepares pupils for the world of work through specialist facilities and industry partnerships. The report highlights a "culture of professionalism" where staff model respectful behaviour, helping many pupils who arrive with negative educational experiences to develop confidence and resilience. While most students achieve ambitious destinations, the report notes variability in curriculum delivery and ongoing challenges with attendance for a minority of disaffected learners.
Strengths
- The school provides a "rich programme of enrichment" alongside academic and vocational studies, broadening pupils’ horizons through opportunities like working backstage at ‘Abba Voyage’.
- Staff are dedicated to supporting pupils’ personal development, helping them build "positive character traits" such as self-esteem and resilience through leadership opportunities and work experience.
- Teachers have "secure subject knowledge" and make regular checks on understanding, adapting lessons to address gaps in knowledge often caused by disrupted previous education.
- The curriculum is "well designed and tailored" to reflect pupils’ needs, with strong links to employer partners providing real-world professional experiences.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff keeping pupils safe and helping them develop into responsible young adults.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the curriculum is "implemented consistently well" across all subjects, as variability currently leads to uneven attainment outcomes in some areas.
- Leaders must continue to develop strategies to support "disaffected learners" at an early stage, addressing issues with attendance, punctuality, and negative attitudes towards learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.1 |
| 2024/25 | 30.3 |
| 2025/26 | 28.6 |
| 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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