The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,015
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 46.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Trust
- THE UCL ACADEMY
- Head
- Andrea Pomphrey (Co-Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Adelaide Road, Swiss Cottage, Camden, NW3 3AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Gateway Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Nursery · 1.9km away
Abingdon House School
Independent · 2.0km away
Francis Holland School
Independent · 2.0km away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
United Colleges Group
16 plus · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The UCL Academy a selective school?
No. The UCL Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The UCL Academy's Ofsted rating?
The UCL Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The UCL Academy?
The UCL Academy currently has 1,015 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The UCL Academy take?
The UCL Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The UCL Academy?
The UCL Academy is in Camden, NW3 3AQ, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The UCL Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The UCL Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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