On Thursday 20 November 2025, Mulberry UTC welcomed The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister of State (Minister for Skills) and Minister for Women and Equalities in the Department for Education, for a visit celebrating the UTC’s role as a national model of high-quality technical education.
A huge congratulations to our Mulberry Stepney Green STEM Academy team, who achieved an incredible 4th place finish at the Greenpower International Finals at Goodwood Motor Circuit!
This remarkable result is the product of months of commitment, creativity and teamwork. Our students devoted countless hours—not just after school, but also during weekends and school holidays—refining their car, STORM V5, and preparing for one of the most competitive student engineering events not only in the UK, but on the global stage!
Their dedication, innovation and passion truly paid off. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of their families, friends and subject teachers, who have guided and encouraged them every step of the way.
We also want to celebrate the fantastic achievements of our fellow Mulberry Trust schools: Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, who finished 10th, and Mulberry School for Girls, who secured 13th place. A brilliant collective effort across the Trust!
Well done to all teams—you’ve made us proud and showcased the very best of Mulberry STEM talent!
On Friday 10th October, Mulberry Schools Trust will open the doors of its founding school, Mulberry School for Girls, to welcome hundreds of young women and a line-up of extraordinary international leaders for the annual Global Girl Leading Summit.
The summit is designed around a powerful idea: that girls can and do lead change. Throughout the day, students aged 13-18 will step into an environment where their voices are not only heard but amplified – through debate, performance, workshops and direct dialogue with some of the world’s most inspiring women.
This year, we are delighted to welcome students from Australia, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico and the USA joining their peers from across the UK. To mark the occasion, the Trust has created an exciting programme beyond the conference itself – from cultural sightseeing across London to opportunities for international students to meet and collaborate with Mulberry students. The highlight will be a shared evening at the West End production of The Lion King, celebrating creativity, friendship and the joy of coming together across borders.
This year’s keynote will be delivered by Tina Tchen, Executive Vice President (Programs) at the Obama Foundation. She is joined by a distinguished panel that includes Baroness Nicky Morgan, Dr Edna Adan Ismail, H.E. Josefa González Blanco Ortíz Mena, Dr Joanna Abeyie, Natalie Campbell MBE, Fatima El-meeyuf, Dr Fatima Rajina and Ms Ritika Anand. Together, they will explore what leadership looks like at national and international levels, and how girls can shape solutions to the most urgent challenges facing women and girls globally.
The summit is more than a single event. It is streamed worldwide with free access to resources, ensuring that its reach extends far beyond the hall in East London. Girls from different cultures and contexts are connected in a shared movement of solidarity, advocacy and hope.
Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, CEO of the Mulberry Schools Trust, said:
“Global Girl Leading is about placing girls at the heart of conversations that matter. We want them to see themselves reflected in leaders on the stage, but also to recognise that their own ideas and actions can be a force for transformation in the world.”
The Mulberry Schools Trust is proud to publish Going Places 2025, celebrating the exceptional achievements of our Sixth Form students as they progress to the next stage of their journeys.
This year, students from Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, Mulberry School for Girls, Mulberry Stepney Green Maths, Computing and Science College and Mulberry UTC have secured places at top universities across the UK – including Oxford, Imperial and UCL – as well as specialist institutions in the arts, sciences and engineering. For the first time in the Trust’s history, one of our students will also be studying at Harvard University in the USA, a remarkable milestone for our community.
Others are beginning prestigious apprenticeships with global companies, gaining opportunities to combine study with professional training. Some have entered employment in sectors where their talents, skills and commitment will make an immediate difference.
The Trust warmly congratulates the Class of 2025 and thanks all staff for their support in helping students achieve these impressive outcomes. Going Places 2025 showcases the extraordinary breadth of destinations and courses across our schools – a testament to the high aspirations that define the Mulberry community.
Download a copy of the publication below.
We’re so proud of our STEM Racing team, who showed incredible determination and teamwork in their latest race! Despite some tough challenges along the way, our dedicated students worked tirelessly after school to get our car race-ready and it all paid off.
In practice, the team impressed with a fantastic 5th place finish! In the official races, they secured 18th in Race 1 and 23rd in Race 2, out of 33 teams overall. For this cohort’s very first outing on the track, this is a huge achievement. More importantly, the team demonstrated resilience, creativity, and real engineering skill.
Congratulations to STEM Cohort 5 (2025): Nihal Lohia Singh, Marcel Peto, Selena Fang, Tasnova Lubaba, Daniel Dore, Zaheer Syed, Joshua Reeves, Dan Stoasa, Muhammed Sari, Kuzey Kilic, and Petar Popovic.
Well done, STEM Racing Team.This is only the beginning!
In response to recent events in central London, our CEO, Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, has written to staff to reaffirm the values at the heart of the Mulberry Schools Trust. Her message reflects our unwavering commitment to unity, respect and belonging – and our determination to stand against fear and division in all its forms.
We would like to thank companies Klyk and Lily’s Kitchen for their generous donation of laptops. Your support is already making a difference for our Sixth Form students — helping to remove digital barriers to learning and opportunity. A huge thanks to our Trustee, Nizam Uddin OBE for such an impactful introduction.
Click the button below to watch more on how Klyk and Lily’s Kitchen are helping to close the digital divide by turning unused tech into a lifeline for young people.
We are proud to share that following Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary’s Ofsted inspection on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th May 2025, the outcomes of the inspection were Outstanding and Good in all areas. These outcomes reflect the dedication and expertise of the school’s staff, the partnership with supportive families, and the enthusiasm, kindness and ambition of the pupils themselves.
The report highlights the exceptional work taking place across the school. Inspectors found that:
“Pupils thrive at Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary.”
“The school fosters inclusivity exceptionally well.”
“Pupils learn an ambitious and well-thought through curriculum.”
“The school’s personal development provision is exceptional.”
Ofsted, May 2025
Congratulations to the whole school community on this well-deserved recognition.
The Mulberry Schools Trust is delighted to share that Mulberry Academy London Dock has been recognised at the FIS Awards 2025, winning in the Interior Fit-Out category for its exceptional, sustainable design and craftsmanship.
The Mulberry Schools Trust is delighted to share that Mulberry Academy London Dock has been recognised at the FIS Awards 2025, winning in the Interior Fit-Out category for its exceptional, sustainable design and craftsmanship.
Delivered by Titan Interior Solutions in partnership with Kier Construction, this award celebrates the high standards of interior design and finish throughout our brand-new, purpose-built Passivhaus school. The FIS judges praised the project, noting:
“Titan completed the intricate installation of this interior fit out. Each component was completed to an extremely high standard. It was enjoyable to observe the exceptional craftsmanship.”
This recognition is a testament to the thoughtful planning and collaborative effort that shaped our school — designed not only to be environmentally sustainable, but also to inspire the students and staff who use it every day.
See page 9 in the Contractors Awards 2025 Winners and Finalists brochure here: https://bit.ly/4dQaWe6
Read more on LinkedIn here: https://bit.ly/4mUkb12
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