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London Design and Engineering UTC
15 University Way, Royal Docks, London, E16 2RD, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.3 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
792
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
132%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 32% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 69%, while 54% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 3% may suggest limited opportunities for students interested in a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.5 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 3% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other19.3%
Asian Bangladeshi13.4%
White British10.9%
Black African10.4%
Asian Pakistani9.6%
Asian Indian7.4%
Mixed Other6.3%
Black Caribbean5.1%
Asian Other4.8%
Other3.8%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.50772, 0.06599 · E16 2RD
School details
Local authorityNewham
RegionLondon
URN142903
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.ldeutc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is London Design and Engineering UTC rated by Ofsted?
London Design and Engineering UTC was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is London Design and Engineering UTC a good school?
London Design and Engineering UTC scores 59.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at London Design and Engineering UTC in GCSEs?
London Design and Engineering UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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