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Mulberry UTC
64 Parnell Road, London, E3 2RU, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.8 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
510
Capacity
800
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school has a solid foundation for educational quality, though GCSE results show room for improvement, particularly in English and Maths where only 35% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. The school boasts a commendable 72% of students progressing to university, but only 6% enter top-third institutions, indicating a potential area for growth in academic rigor. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 71%, suggesting a positive community environment despite the challenges reflected in the attainment figures.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 30.3 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 153 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Progress is communicated
93%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
Good range of subjects
79%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School supports development
71%
My child is happy
64%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
School responds to concerns
57%
Behaviour is good
50%
School keeps me informed
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi50.6%
Black African13.7%
Mixed Other8.0%
White British5.1%
Other4.3%
Black Caribbean4.1%
White Other3.7%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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51.53490, -0.02747 · E3 2RU
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN144756
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.mulberryutc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Mulberry UTC rated by Ofsted?
Mulberry UTC was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Mulberry UTC a good school?
Mulberry UTC scores 11.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Mulberry UTC?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mulberry UTC receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Mulberry UTC in GCSEs?
Mulberry UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.3. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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