Her Majesty The Queen visited Mulberry Academy London Dock on Tuesday 4th February, marking a historic moment for the Mulberry Schools Trust and the local Wapping community.
This brand new central London Academy school forms part of a long term commitment to the creation of London Dock, a vibrant and growing 15-acre East London community by St George (a proud member of the Berkeley Group).
Embodying the Berkeley Group’s passion to make lasting and positive differences for generations to come, London Dock is a cosmopolitan development which is creating new places to live, eat and socialise within minutes of The City and River Thames.
The opening of Mulberry Academy London Dock represents an exciting and dynamic addition to the neighbourhood. The new school is at the forefront of sustainable construction, delivered to Passivhaus Standard with exceptional air quality and low environmental impact. It will provide top-tier education and state-of-the-art facilities for children from the age of 11 years old.
London Dock is over halfway through its delivery and is a leading example of modern placemaking and urban regeneration.
Set alongside the Grade II listed Pennington Street Warehouse and designed by award-winning architects, Patel Taylor, London Dock offers a unique charm underpinned by the history and heritage of the former docks. New characterful buildings introduce over 2,000 high-quality homes to central London and surround a magnificently choreographed central water feature at Gauging Square, a bustling piazza, which takes inspiration from Europe.
Upon meeting with Her Majesty, Piers Clanford, Chief Operating Officer, The Berkeley Group and Chairman, St George Plc & St Joseph Homes noted: “St George is delighted to have contributed to this incredible project. Mulberry Academy London Dock reflects our shared commitment to community development and ensuring that young people have access to world-class education in an exceptional environment.
“The neighbourhood at London Dock exemplifies the very best in urban regeneration, combining homes, education and a public square to create a vibrant destination. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the school, building on the career sessions we are already providing that are inspiring the next generation to work in the construction and development sector.”
Alongside St George, other instrumental delivery partners were in attendance at the launch event including: Kier, Architype, Walsh, Tower Hamlets Council and the Department for Education.
As part of the visit, Her Majesty toured the school’s impressive new facilities and observed student-led activities. These included:
- Science and engineering projects: Students showcased work from the Mulberry STEM Academy, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd, featuring Green Power cars, Goblin cars, and robotics.
- Artistic creations: Students shared cityscape-inspired artwork reflecting the rich architectural history of the local area.
- Leadership initiatives: Her Majesty learned about the Global Girl Leading programme, a leadership development initiative ‘by girls, for girls,’ and viewed students’ recent contributions to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).
Her Majesty further joined a roundtable discussion with Mulberry Academy London Dock governors, and mothers from the local community.
