Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
129%
Capacity
1,419
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is a popular choice among local families, with 101 first-preference applications for its 137 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at 2.65 applications for every available spot, a clear signal of its standing in Tower Hamlets. The school is officially oversubscribed, and of the 363 total applications received, 101 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong parent confidence. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, but inspectors awarded Outstanding grades for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. That combination of strong leadership and a focus on character and conduct is likely a key draw for parents. The school also has a dedicated sixth form centre, making it an option for families looking for a through-school experience from age 11 to 19.
Academically, the school delivers solid, if not spectacular, results. Its Progress 8 score of 0.01 is exactly in line with the national average, meaning pupils achieve broadly what is expected given their starting points. This places it 12th out of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, and in the 47th percentile nationally. The Attainment 8 score of 49.6 is respectable, and 74.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school has a strong focus on the English Baccalaureate, with 85.1% of pupils entered for the EBacc suite of subjects. At A-level, the average grade per entry was a C, with a value-added score of -0.08, which is within the average banding. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.09, so the school is slightly below the Tower Hamlets average but still performing in line with national expectations.
The school is well-equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, playing fields, and a sixth form centre. It offers a wide range of sports such as rowing, hockey, and gymnastics, plus clubs like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and a newspaper club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school provides for a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 56.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and economically mixed community. It is a non-religious, mixed secondary school with a capacity of 1,100 but currently educating 1,419 pupils, so it is significantly over capacity. This is a school that suits families who value strong pastoral care and leadership, a broad curriculum, and a busy extracurricular programme, particularly those who want a sixth form on site.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gosset Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 6NW |
| Headteacher | Melissa Gibson |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 1,419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,419 / 1,100 (129% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.01)
1488th of 3,141
Nationally
354th of 487
In London
12th of 17
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
29.2
'22/23
25.3
'23/24
29.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2389%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 175 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)89%
- FE college6%
- Sixth form college1%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
- Not sustained1%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2368%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 164 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
33%
Russell Group
33%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)68%
- Employment11%
- Not sustained10%
- Further education2%
- Apprenticeship1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology37
- Mathematics33
- Biology25
- Chemistry22
- Economics21
- Sociology20
- English Literature19
- Law15
- Computer Studies / Computing14
- Government and Politics14
- Physics13
- Geography12
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed137
363
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
101 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:30
Source: mulberryacademyshoreditch.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian57.1%
- Mixed10.0%
- White British6.5%
- White (other)2.7%
- Black1.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
46
Total schools
39
Oversubscribed
32
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Gosset Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E2 6NW
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