Institute of Cancer Research
URN: 133890 • London SW3 6JB
Overview
- Name
- Institute of Cancer Research
- URN
- 133890
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Workman (since 2025) , Chief Executive
- Telephone
- 02073528133
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Royal Cancer Hospital, London SW3 6JB
Summary
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is a prominent higher education institution located in London, affiliated with the University of London. As a leading cancer research charity, ICR focuses on groundbreaking discoveries aimed at understanding and defeating cancer. The institute has made significant contributions to cancer genetics, including the identification of key cancer-related genes and advancements in targeted therapies, such as radiotherapy.
ICR operates through over 120 research groups across eight divisions, collaborating closely with The Royal Marsden and other UK institutions. This collaborative environment fosters innovative research, with ongoing projects addressing various aspects of cancer, including drug discovery and predictive testing for treatment needs. The institute also offers a competitive PhD programme, providing aspiring researchers with exceptional facilities and support.
Community engagement is vital to ICR's mission, with public donations playing a crucial role in funding research initiatives. The institute actively encourages fundraising efforts and partnerships to further its research goals, aiming to enhance understanding of cancer and improve treatment outcomes for patients.
ICR operates through over 120 research groups across eight divisions, collaborating closely with The Royal Marsden and other UK institutions. This collaborative environment fosters innovative research, with ongoing projects addressing various aspects of cancer, including drug discovery and predictive testing for treatment needs. The institute also offers a competitive PhD programme, providing aspiring researchers with exceptional facilities and support.
Community engagement is vital to ICR's mission, with public donations playing a crucial role in funding research initiatives. The institute actively encourages fundraising efforts and partnerships to further its research goals, aiming to enhance understanding of cancer and improve treatment outcomes for patients.
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Key details
- LA
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
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| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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