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Mulberry UTC
- Secondary
- Tower Hamlets E3 2RU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and progress to further education, apprenticeships or paid work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, focus in lessons and respect each other's differences.
Qualifications and Training: Some non-specialist teachers lack appropriate subject training.
Current Educational Practices: Not all teachers have received all the training they need.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders should ensure all teachers receive appropriate subject training.
Communication: School communicates with parents via surveys and direct feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses are considered during inspections.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders organise many activities and ensure high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and managed promptly by teachers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained regularly on safeguarding; pupils learn to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited options beyond subject specialisms; leaders should provide a wider range.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported in classrooms and challenged appropriately.
Subjects Offered: Offers GCSEs and A levels, focusing on technical and vocational courses.
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Mulberry UTC is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 482 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The principal priority for Mulberry UTC is to provide our pupils with life chances good qualifications and the capacity to be successful, fulfilled, healthy, happy and confident adults with a rich range of personal resources upon which they can draw. As a University Technical College, we place a special emphasis on assisting students in developing the skills necessary to succeed beyond graduation by providing them with access to high-quality industry experience and employer-led projects. Every employee at Mulberry UTC is motivated by a desire to positively impact our students, their families, and the larger community through the education we offer and the related services we provide. Regardless of whether they desire to pursue an academic or technical career, we are passionate about the need for all young people to have access to high quality educational options. To help young people reach their full potential and flourish after graduating, we are committed to ensuring that the UTC offers them access to high quality academic and technical education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 8.3 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 0% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 46.04% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 60.32% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 53.54% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.86% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 28.07% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.60 | 3.74 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.05% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.19% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 21.33% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 51.95% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 2.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.86% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 47.36% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 61% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 51.04% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 21.68% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 30.82% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.73 | 3.89 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 91.85% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 90.9% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 25.15% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 50% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 3.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.2% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.7% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.86 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 38.97% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 55.31% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 43.48% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.21% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 24.03% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.06 | 3.42 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.11% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.11% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.06% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.44% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.17% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.85% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.69% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 42.12% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.73% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.54% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.6% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.73% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.53% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.2% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.2% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.47% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.58% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.77% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.12% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.08% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.73% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 72.85% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 21.08% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.85% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.54% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.54% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.62% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.82 | 26.45 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.89 | 24.81 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 6.21% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 125 | 285 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 72.93% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.67% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 10.67% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.47 | 29.17 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.33 | 27.66 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 8.05% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 103 | 394 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 78% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.07% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 5.07% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.73% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.85 | 26.14 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 22.76 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.62% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 133 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 68.14% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.43% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 23.33 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 22.79 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.01% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 6.83% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.33% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.83% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 25.12 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 20.43 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.42% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 9.6% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.9% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mulberry UTC
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
