Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

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London, E26NW Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.8%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gosset Street
Bethnal Green
London, E26NW
Phone
2079207900
Website
mulberryacademyshoreditch.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137789
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gosset Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6NW
Website
www.mulberryacademyshoreditch.org
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,439
Free School Meals
62.8% (904 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
33.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.1%
Ebacc Languages:
87.1%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.01
Progress 8 Range:
-0.20 to 0.21
University Progression:
67.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
168 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.8 (+22.8 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.7 (+14.3 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.6 (+10.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,439 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(38 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Inclusion Community

A high quality citizenship and religious education provides students with a clear understanding, appreciation and respect of the values, faiths and cultures of others.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Ruth Holden welcomes visitors and describes MAS as an ambitious, inclusive academy with high expectations, strong pastoral care, and a commitment to student independence and community partnership.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Taekwondo Volleyball Cricket Futsal (5-a-side) Netball Badminton Squash Basketball Indoor hockey

Facilities

Badminton (x6) Squash (x2) Basketball (x3) Volleyball (x3) Cricket Nets (x4) Indoor 7-a-side (x1) Indoor hockey (x1) Outdoor 5-a-side (x1) Outdoor netball (x3)

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: broad and balanced curriculum across eighteen subjects; aims to develop knowledge, skills and cultural capital; emphasis on communication and global citizenship; enrichment opportunities. Key Stage 4: emphasis on English Baccalaureate subjects with language and humanities; includes core and option subjects and vocational pathways; broad range of subjects. Key Stage 5: offers A Levels and Level 3 BTECs; personalised progression routes and destinations including university or employment.

SEND Provision

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch provides an Inclusion/SEND provision with a dedicated Learning Support Unit and Pastoral Support Centre; Teaching Assistants support across curriculum; Learning Mentors; a Literacy Team running reading interventions; Reading Age Tests; SEN referral processes; access to Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS, Educational Psychology, Tower Hamlets SLS, Counselling, GAP Mentoring, That Reading Thing, Phoenix Outreach Service; transition planning and multi-agency support as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Adheres to Tower Hamlets determined admissions policy for community secondary schools (2025/2026); information published in the Local Authority booklet Ready for Secondary School in Tower Hamlets; appeals information available; out-of-area applicants should apply to their home local authority.

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