London Design and Engineering UTC
#363 of 640 secondary schools in London
#1869 of 4,090 nationally
About London Design and Engineering UTC
London Design and Engineering UTC is a academy secondary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 14–19. In 2025 it enrolled 854 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 52.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 363rd of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 854; capacity filled 142.3%; grade 4+ english & maths 68.7%; ebacc average points 3.88.
There are 1547 schools in London; London Design and Engineering UTC ranks 820th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)49.5
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)53.5%
- A level points per entry (10%)31.8
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)53.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for London Design and Engineering UTC by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 854
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 53.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 142.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 49.5
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 53.5%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 68.7%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.88
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 31.8
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near London Design and Engineering UTC
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Winsor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
580 students · 445 m away
Gallions Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students · 641 m away
Kingsford Community School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,437 students · 1.0 km away
North Beckton Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
409 students · 1.3 km away
Drew Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
403 students · 1.4 km away
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 1.7 km away
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–18
1,624 students · 1.9 km away
Heronsgate Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
707 students · 1.9 km away
Scott Wilkie Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students · 2.1 km away
Cardwell Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
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Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
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Royal Docks Academy
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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
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Hampton High
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Frequently asked questions
Is London Design and Engineering UTC a good school?
London Design and Engineering UTC has a Success Index (England) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #363 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does London Design and Engineering UTC rank in London?
London Design and Engineering UTC ranks #363 of 640 secondary schools in London and #1869 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend London Design and Engineering UTC?
London Design and Engineering UTC had 854 students in 2025.
Is London Design and Engineering UTC a primary school or a secondary school?
London Design and Engineering UTC is classified as a secondary covering Ages 14–19. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near London Design and Engineering UTC?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of London Design and Engineering UTC; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.