The UCL Academy vs Harris Academy St John's Wood
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The UCL Academy
Camden
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Camden
Westminster
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
972
1326
Capacity
1150
1500
Occupancy
85%
88%
FSM %
50.2%
67.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
May 2024
Mar 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.8
54.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45.1%
65%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
C
Points Per Entry
32.2
30.7
Best 3 A-Levels
C
C
AAB+ %
13%
10%
Value Added
Average
Below average
A-Level Students
103
148
Retention
91%
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
17%
17%
Degree course
82%
72%
Any L4+ destination
85%
76%
Apprenticeships
2%
1%
Cohort size
131
170
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (142)
Mathematics (116)
Economics (92)
Economics (84)
Psychology (82)
Chemistry (66)
Biology (62)
Government and Politics (54)
Mathematics (136)
Mathematics (98)
Psychology (80)
Business Studies:Single (62)
Biology (62)
Psychology (62)
Chemistry (58)
Chemistry (56)