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Mulberry Academy London Dock Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Mulberry Academy London Dock is a free s secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

127

Pupils

1,260

Capacity

10%

Fill rate

Mulberry Academy London Dock Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mulberry Academy London Dock?

The catchment area for Mulberry Academy London Dock is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Mulberry Academy London Dock are allocated by Tower Hamlets using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Mulberry Academy London Dock: 1260 places, 10% filled: places available

Mulberry Academy London Dock has a published admission number of 1260 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 10%. At 10% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1260 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.8% of pupils at Mulberry Academy London Dock are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Tower Hamlets.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tower Hamlets publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Tower Hamlets school admissions →

Mulberry Academy London Dock: School Information

Full address
6 Virginia Street, London, E1W 2AD
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143716

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Mulberry Academy London Dock is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Mulberry Academy London Dock by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mulberry Academy London Dock

What is the catchment area for Mulberry Academy London Dock?

The catchment area for Mulberry Academy London Dock is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mulberry Academy London Dock oversubscribed?

Mulberry Academy London Dock has a capacity of 1260 places and currently has 127 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Mulberry Academy London Dock?

Admission to Mulberry Academy London Dock is managed by Tower Hamlets. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Mulberry Academy London Dock cover?

Mulberry Academy London Dock is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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