Open Free School Secondary Mixed

London Design and Engineering UTC

15 University Way, London, E16 2RD
Part of: LONDON DESIGN & ENGINEERING UTC (Single-academy trust)
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London Design and Engineering UTC
London, E16 2RD
792 Pupils
600 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
44.30% FSM %
505 Boys
287 Girls
About London Design and Engineering UTC

London Design and Engineering UTC is a Secondary Free Schools serving London and the surrounding area in Newham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 14–19 is part of the London region.

It has 792 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Geoffrey Fowler.

Information on London Design and Engineering UTC is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Newham
Region London
Administrative District Newham
Parliamentary Constituency West Ham and Beckton
Ward Royal Albert
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LONDON DESIGN & ENGINEERING UTC
Opened 05-09-2016
UKPRN 10057010
URN 142903
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Geoffrey Fowler Accounting Officer 01/09/2016 — N/A
Anne Heal Chair of Trustees 18/09/2025 17/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr David Hughes Chief Financial Officer 11/11/2024 — N/A
CHELMSFORD DIOCESE EDUCATIONAL TRUST Member 22/06/2016 — Original (signatory) members
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LTD Member 22/06/2016 — Original (signatory) members
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Member 22/06/2016 — Original (signatory) members
COSTAIN PLC Member 22/06/2016 — Original (signatory) members
SKANSKA UK PLC Member 22/06/2016 — Original (signatory) members
Professor Hassan Abdalla Trustee 03/11/2020 02/11/2028 Appointed by academy members
Shahina Ahmad Trustee 23/10/2018 10/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sharon Duffy Trustee 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by academy members
Geoffrey Fowler Trustee 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
London Design and Engineering UTC is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in London, Newham.
London Design and Engineering UTC has 792 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
London Design and Engineering UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The Headteacher at London Design and Engineering UTC is Mr Geoffrey Fowler.
London Design and Engineering UTC is at 15 University Way, London, E16 2RD, in the Newham local authority, London.
Sixth form at London Design and Engineering UTC: Has a sixth form.
London Design and Engineering UTC is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Geoffrey Fowler
15 University Way, London, E16 2RD
02030197333
www.ldeutc.co.uk
Location
E16 2RD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142903
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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