The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (132% full)
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.5
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Based on 91 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 792
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- LONDON DESIGN & ENGINEERING UTC
- Head
- Mr Geoffrey Fowler
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
15 University Way, Royal Docks, London, E16 2RD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend London Design and Engineering UTC?
London Design and Engineering UTC currently has 792 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Design and Engineering UTC take?
London Design and Engineering UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is London Design and Engineering UTC?
London Design and Engineering UTC is in London, E16 2RD, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Design and Engineering UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, London Design and Engineering UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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