Secondary · University technical college · London, E16 2RD
GCSE 2025/26
#1,348 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,569 of 2,536
Worse than 61% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142903.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 47.7, similar to England, worse than Newham | 51.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 67%, similar to England, worse than Newham | 72% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 47.4%, similar to England, worse than Newham | 54.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 17.5%, better than England, worse than Newham | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 59.8%, similar to England, worse than Newham | 67.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 97 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 31.75, worse than England, worse than Newham | 40.55 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 32.44, worse than England, worse than Newham | 41.48 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 15.6%, similar to England, worse than Newham | 35.8% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.27, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 268 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 854 |
| Girls | 304 |
| Boys | 550 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 45.3% |
| First language not English | 56.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 0% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 360 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 72 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 29 |
| Average class size | 21.2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 58.7 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 5.16 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 38.13 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 51 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 43 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.4%, similar to England, worse than Newham | 6.8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 24.8%, worse than England, worse than Newham | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1%, better than England, better than Newham | 2.4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 3.8% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 3.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92.9% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 89.9% |
| School sixth form | 48.5% |
| Further education | 37.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.1% |
| Sixth form college | 4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% |
| Employment | 1% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 75% |
| Higher education | 44.5% |
| Employment | 17.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 17.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.8% |
| Further education | 1.4% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Winsor Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gallions Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Kingsford Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | North Beckton Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Drew Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Ellen Wilkinson Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2023. | |
| 1.2 mi | All-through | Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2018. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Heronsgate Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2022. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Scott Wilkie Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Cardwell Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. |
London Design and Engineering UTC is rated Outstanding, last inspected on 18 Nov 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
London Design and Engineering UTC ranks 1,348 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 1,569 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 61% of schools).
In 2025/26, 47.4% of pupils at London Design and Engineering UTC got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 47.7 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at London Design and Engineering UTC was C+, and 15.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
London Design and Engineering UTC has 854 pupils aged 14 to 19.
London Design and Engineering UTC had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, London Design and Engineering UTC has a sixth form with 360 places in 2024/25.
At London Design and Engineering UTC, the average class had 21.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at London Design and Engineering UTC missed 8.4% of sessions (England 8%), and 24.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.