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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Ruth Holden

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,345

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Tower Hamlets

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is an academy converter in London, Tower Hamlets, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 1,419 pupils on roll, of whom 67% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45, placing the school #13 in Tower Hamlets and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 39.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 27.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.38 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

39.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc60.50%

EBacc APS4.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85.10%

EBacc APS4.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.47

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.81

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS4.56

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.38

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

124

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.0%

Achieving A*–A9.5%

Achieving A*–B27.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.5%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

137

Retention rate94.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

108

Retention rate95.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 September 2022

Inspection Report

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11 December 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-09-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-12-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-12-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,419 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,419	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,438	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,426	0	0.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,439	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,462	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,330	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,345	2	0.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,348	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,245	1	0.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,245	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,240	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,119	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,123	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,118	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	999	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	999	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,009	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	926	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	927	4	0.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	920	9	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	993	19	1.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	993	9	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	996	10	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	993	7	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	992	4	0.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	998	3	0.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 77 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 65 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree17%

disagree6%

strongly disagree10%

don't know6%

not applicable32%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree11%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Tower Hamlets

Swanlea School

Mulberry School for Girls

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

Central Foundation Girls' School

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour

Oaklands School