The UCL Academy

URN: 137181 • Camden NW3 3AQ

Overview

Name
The UCL Academy
URN
137181
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE UCL ACADEMY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
72.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrea Pomphrey (since 2025) , Co-Principal
Telephone
02074493080
Website
Visit
Address
Adelaide Road, Camden NW3 3AQ

Summary

The UCL Academy, located in Camden, is a mixed secondary academy that opened in 2012. With a current enrolment of 1,015 students and a capacity of 1,150, the school aims to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment, supported by the resources of University College London. The academy's ethos focuses on inspiring students to reach their full potential, regardless of their background.

The curriculum at The UCL Academy is designed to foster academic excellence and personal development. The school has seen consistent improvement in examination results, with recent achievements in both GCSE and A Level outcomes. Students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, including themed weeks and guest lectures from industry professionals, enhancing their learning experience beyond the classroom.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the academy's approach, with initiatives aimed at strengthening student voices and promoting peer support. The UCL Academy also prioritises the well-being of its students, recently implementing a smartphone-free policy for Year 7 to help manage technology use and its impact on learning.

Key details

LA
Camden
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE UCL ACADEMY
Capacity
1150
Pupils
1015
Boys
538
Girls
477
FSM %
46.40
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1015 538 477 1150 46.40
2024-09-11 1095 609 486 1150 41.10
2023-09-11 1172 644 528 1150 40.70
2022-09-11 1172 644 528 1150 40.70
2021-09-11 1134 597 537 1150 41.60
2020-09-11 1109 573 536 1150 42.90

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