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Mulberry School for Girls Catchment Area

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

Mulberry School for Girls is an academy converter secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1647 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,647

Pupils

1,400

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Mulberry School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mulberry School for Girls?

The catchment area for Mulberry School for Girls 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.

As an academy, Mulberry School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tower Hamlets. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1647 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 School for Girls: heavily oversubscribed at 118% capacity

Mulberry School for Girls has a published admission number of 1400 places. 1647 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Tower Hamlets allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.1% of pupils at Mulberry School for Girls are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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 School for Girls: School Information

Full address
Richard Street, Commercial Road, London, E1 2JP
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
49.1% of pupils
DfE URN
143629

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If Mulberry School for Girls 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 School for Girls 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 School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Mulberry School for Girls?

The catchment area for Mulberry School for Girls 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 School for Girls oversubscribed?

Yes, Mulberry School for Girls currently has 1647 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mulberry School for Girls?

Admission to Mulberry School for Girls 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 School for Girls cover?

Mulberry School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mulberry School for Girls?

Mulberry School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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