Is London Design and Engineering UTC a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Exceptional and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 20 secondary schools in Newham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are London Design and Engineering UTC's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at London Design and Engineering UTC averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (England: 46.2). 47.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at London Design and Engineering UTC?

Applications for Year 7 places at London Design and Engineering UTC starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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London Design and Engineering UTC

15 University Way, London, E16 2RD

Local ranking14th of 20 secondary schools in Newham

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

14-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 18 November 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 18 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Exceptional
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Exceptional
Inclusion: Exceptional
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 67.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 97

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 73.0%
Higher education: 41.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 20.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

31.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

32.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 15.6% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 26.6
16-18 Cohort: 496

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 792
Boys: 550 (64%)
Girls: 304 (36%)
Capacity: 600 (142% full)
SEND: 10.7%
FSM Eligible: 46.8%
EAL: 58.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 8.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,350/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 19.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 13.4%
White British: 10.9%
Black African: 10.4%
Asian Pakistani: 9.6%
Asian Indian: 7.5%
Mixed Other: 6.3%
Black Caribbean: 5.1%

19.4%

White Other

13.4%

Asian Bangladeshi

10.9%

White British

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02030197333

admin@ldeutc.co.uk

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15 University Way

London, London

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Administrative

URN: 142903
UKPRN: 10057010
Establishment No.: 4009
Trust: LONDON DESIGN & ENGINEERING UTC

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