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London Design and Engineering UTC

Newham, E16 2RDSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
Progress 8
-0.38
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,405
of 3,141 nationally

About London Design and Engineering UTC

London Design and Engineering UTC is a state-funded secondary school in Newham that serves students from age 14 to 19, and it is currently significantly over capacity. The school has 792 pupils against a stated capacity of 600, which suggests strong local demand for its specialist technical and design-focused curriculum. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 44.3%, which is notably high and reflects the socio-economic profile of the borough. In the context of Newham, where the average Progress 8 score for all schools is 0.13, this UTC draws from a community with considerable disadvantage. Despite this, the school has been rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in March 2022, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The inspection report noted Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address15 University Way, Royal Docks, London, Newham, E16 2RD
HeadteacherGeoffrey Fowler
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils792
Free School Meals (FSM)44.3%
School Capacity792 / 600 (132% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sixth Form CentreSports HallLibraryScience LabsGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingRugbyBasketballRoundersTennisNetballMartial ArtsRowing

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubNewspaperDebateOrchestraScience ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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London Design and Engineering UTC has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.