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London Design and Engineering UTC

London Design and Engineering UTC is a secondary school (University technical college), ages 14–19, in London, E16, in the Newham council area. It has 854 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (18 November 2025): Report card: Exceptional in 5 areas, Strong standard in 2 areas.

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Admissions

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Ofsted

Report card: Exceptional in 5 areas, Strong standard in 2 areas — inspected 18 November 2025.

AreaJudgement
Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Exceptional
Curriculum and teaching
Exceptional
Achievement
Strong standard
Attendance and behaviour
Exceptional
Personal development and wellbeing
Exceptional
Post 16
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Exceptional

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Term dates

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Results

MeasureResultAcademic year
Progress 8
-0.38
2023/24
Attainment 8
49.5
2024/25
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%)
53.5
2024/25
KS4 pupils
99
2024/25
A level average point score per entry
31.75
2024/25
A level average grade per entry
C+
2024/25
A level students
97
2024/25

Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.

Pupils

MeasurePupils / percentageData period
Pupils
854
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
45.3%
2025/26
English as an additional language
56.9%
2025/26
SEN support
8.71%
2024/25
Education, health and care (EHC) plan
2.02%
2024/25

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