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London Design and Engineering UTC
Goodgraded 15/03/2022Ages 14–19792 pupils
London Design and Engineering UTC is a secondary school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in London, within the Newham local authority. The school has around 792 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/03/2022, London Design and Engineering UTC was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view London Design and Engineering UTC's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 15/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 849.5
England avg 45.1 · was 43.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry3%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.88
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 31.8
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.4
AAB or better16%
Retention94%
Value added-0.27
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake45.3%
Free school meals45.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language56.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled131%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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