The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.2
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,647
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alice Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Richard Street, Commercial Road, London, E1 2JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Hermitage Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Albion Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bacon's College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Tower Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mulberry School for Girls a selective school?
No. Mulberry School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mulberry School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Mulberry School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mulberry School for Girls?
Mulberry School for Girls currently has 1,647 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mulberry School for Girls take?
Mulberry School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mulberry School for Girls?
Mulberry School for Girls is in London, E1 2JP, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mulberry School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Mulberry School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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