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Mulberry UTC

Tower Hamlets, E3 2RUSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-0.98
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,008
of 3,141 nationally

About Mulberry UTC

Mulberry UTC, a 14-19 state secondary in Tower Hamlets, has a Progress 8 score of -0.98, which is significantly below the local authority average of 0.09 for schools of its type. This places it 16th out of 17 schools in the borough, in the bottom 50% nationally. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 34.1, and only 48% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is similar: the value-added score is -0.71, classed as well below average, with an average point score per entry of 19.71, equivalent to a D grade. These headline metrics suggest that, compared with other Tower Hamlets secondaries, academic outcomes here are notably weaker.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address64 Parnell Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 2RU
HeadteacherDaniel Seed
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils510
Free School Meals (FSM)48.7%
School Capacity510 / 800 (64% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
LibraryDining HallSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsScience LabsTheatreICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisBasketballHockeySwimmingFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

DebateEco ClubChoirNewspaperFilm ClubArt ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghOrchestraYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mulberry UTC

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