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Mulberry UTC Catchment Area

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

Mulberry UTC is an university technical college secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 510 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

510

Pupils

800

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Mulberry UTC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mulberry UTC?

The catchment area for Mulberry UTC 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 UTC 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 UTC: 800 places, 64% filled: places available

Mulberry UTC has a published admission number of 800 places. 510 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 800 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. 48.7% of pupils at Mulberry UTC 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 UTC: School Information

Full address
64 Parnell Road, London, E3 2RU
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144756

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Mulberry UTC 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 UTC 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 UTC

What is the catchment area for Mulberry UTC?

The catchment area for Mulberry UTC 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 UTC oversubscribed?

Mulberry UTC has a capacity of 800 places and currently has 510 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Mulberry UTC?

Admission to Mulberry UTC 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 UTC cover?

Mulberry UTC is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mulberry UTC?

Mulberry UTC was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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