The UCL Academy, Camden

In its own words: "Our students achieved a strong set of GCSE and A Level results that reflected their dedication to their studies and the support from staff and families. Lily - awarded a grade 9 in every subject (10 in total)."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to The UCL Academy. We are a school with a vibrant community and a unique sponsorship by University College London , a world-class institution whose values and social purpose shape our own mission. Our students benefit from this relationship throughout their time with us and it becomes especially powerful as they progress into our Sixth Form and beyond."

In 2026, pupils at The UCL Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 49.1 in Camden and 47 across England.

45% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 52% in Camden and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 45.9.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.16: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 38.8, against 53.3 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 14.5 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 27 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Business Studies.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put The UCL Academy as their first choice and 399 named it as one of their preferences, for 136 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The UCL Academy are Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 54); Haverstock School (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.6); St George's Catholic School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 54.5); and St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 42.7).

The UCL Academy's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Of the 173 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 90% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 29% to a further education college and 1% into work.

Of the 133 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 69% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 9% into work. 17% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 45.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (19%), Mixed (18%) and Black (15%).

In 2026, 122 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 23 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The UCL Academy had 79 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Swiss Cottage Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Avenue Road / Swiss Cottage Library, 40 metres away.

In 2024/25, The UCL Academy issued 186 suspensions, 18.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 5 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to The UCL Academy are St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles); Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (0.4 miles); St John's Wood Primary School (0.6 miles); and Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.