The Academy School, London
The Academy School is an independent school for pupils aged 6 to 14 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Academy School in detail
The Academy School in its own words
In its own words: "W ithin our culture of mutual respect and equality, our aim is for our children to value themselves as the individuals they are. Happy, confident children, whose intellectual and emotional needs are met, are most likely to reach their full potential academically. Class sizes are small and flexibility in the timetable ensures a high degree of individual attention."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Academy School are Alleyns Hampstead Senior School (under 0.1 miles); St Anthony's School for Boys (0.2 miles); LSI Independent College (0.2 miles, Good); and Devonshire House Preparatory School (0.2 miles).
Alleyns Hampstead Senior SchoolSt Anthony's School for BoysLSI Independent CollegeDevonshire House Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Hampstead Underground Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pilgrim's Lane, 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Academy School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 677 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
The Academy School is an independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged between 6 and 13. It is located in Hampstead, London and has been operating since 1997.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Social & online
Keep up with The Academy School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 119
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 119 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 105 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
91 pupils
95 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
62
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The Academy School
What is The Academy School's Ofsted rating?
The Academy School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
Does The Academy School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, The Academy School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Academy School?
The Academy School has around 91 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Academy School?
The Academy School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Academy School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 119 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 105 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Academy School?
The Academy School is at 2 Pilgrims Place, Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 1NG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)