London Design and Engineering UTC

Contact details for the school

School Name: London Design and Engineering UTC
Address: 15 University Way, Royal Docks
Town/City: London
Postcode: E16 2RD
Telephone Number: 02 0301 7333
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 14-19)
Type: University technical college
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: London Design & Engineering Utc

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Geoffrey Fowler
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 854 (64% boys & 36% girls)
Enrollment: 142% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.3%

Location and administration

URN: 142903
DfE Number: 316/4009
UKPRN: 10057010
UPRN: 10091776576
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Newham (E09000025)
Constituency: West Ham and Beckton (E14001576)
Electoral Ward: Royal Albert (E05013922)

Easting & Northing: 543476E, 180777N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 30.06" N 0° 3' 58.15" E
Plus Code: 9F32G358+8F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Professor Hassan Abdalla - Trustee. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 2 November 2028.
  • Shahina Ahmad - Trustee. Appointed on 23 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Ms Sharon Therese Duffy - Trustee. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • CHELMSFORD DIOCESE EDUCATIONAL TRUST - Member. Appointed on 22 June 2016 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Geoffrey Fowler - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Geoffrey Fowler - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2016.
  • Anne Heal - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2027.
  • Mrs Anne Heal - Trustee. Appointed on 3 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Anne Heal - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mrs Candice Henry - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr David Hughes - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 11 November 2024.
  • Mr Daniel Jebanesan - Trustee. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Kennett - Trustee. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • THAMES WATER UTILITIES Ltd - Member. Appointed on 22 June 2016 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Stuart David Moss - Trustee. Appointed on 19 January 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON - Member. Appointed on 22 June 2016 (Original (signatory) members).
  • COSTAIN GROUP PLC - Member. Appointed on 22 June 2016 (Original (signatory) members).
  • SKANSKA UK PLC - Member. Appointed on 22 June 2016 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Nicholas Rathbone - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mr Nicholas Rathbone - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Catherine Ritman-Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Ms Uzma Salman - Trustee. Appointed on 9 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Ms Ruzanna Sargsyan - Trustee. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Parvez Akhter Sheikh - Trustee. Appointed on 9 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Mr Harry Wain - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2030.