Mulberry School for Girls

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

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Mulberry School for Girls is a secondary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 3rd of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 22 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2024

At Mulberry, girls receive an outstanding education. Leaders have successfully established a positive and aspirational culture. Pupils show great dedication to their learning and take pride in their accomplishments. They consistently produce work of a high quality. These achievements are reflected in the excellent academic outcomes. The school has high expectations for pupils' learning and conduct. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils know the routines in lessons and no time is wasted. There are warm and respectful relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are supportive of their peers and many volunteer as academic mentors. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do very well. This is because teachers are equally ambitious for these pupils. The school provides extensive opportunities for pupils to develop their interests, talents and leadership skills. Pupils are excellent ambassadors for their school, including through the STEM Academy and Global Girl Leading programmes. Sixth- form students help to organise and host the annual youth conference. The arts and creativity are at the heart of the school. Pupils take up the many opportunities to participate in performances, events and competitions with enthusiasm.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

239 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.2

55.2, 9.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.6%

50.6%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.9%

69.9%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc88.7%

88.7%, 48.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.07

5.07, 0.98 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

148 students

Average point score per A level entry37.58

37.58, 2.58 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,634 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals49.8%

49.8%, 23.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language73.1%

73.1%, 51.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7%

7%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mulberry School for Girls

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wapping High School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.9
Jamiatul Ummah School0.1 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 58.1
Madani Secondary Girls' School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.6
London Islamic School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 58.7
London Enterprise Academy0.2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 48.0

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Fatima El-Meeyuf
Address
Richard Street, Commercial Road, London, E1 2JP
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
143629

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.