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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- View all (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Click here to book (calendar)
- Policies and Documents (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Parliament Hill School (80.2)
- Acland Burghley School (69.8)
- The Camden School for Girls (68.8)
- Hampstead School (64.0)
- La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School (59.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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