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The UCL Academy

Camden, NW3 3AQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
-0.16
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
104 1st-choice / 185 places
Ranking
#1,921
of 3,141 nationally

About The UCL Academy

The UCL Academy, a mixed state secondary in Camden, recorded a Progress 8 score of -0.16 in the 2023/24 academic year, which is notably better than the local authority average of -0.32 for similar schools. This places it fourth out of twelve schools in Camden, putting it in the top third of its local peers. While the score is still slightly below the national average of zero, the gap is modest, and the school’s performance is a clear step up from the typical Camden secondary. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 46.6, and just under half of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The English Progress 8 measure is positive at 0.16, suggesting strong outcomes in that subject, while maths is close to average at -0.12. The school also has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 46.4%, making its relative performance all the more noteworthy.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAdelaide Road, Swiss Cottage, Camden, Camden, NW3 3AQ
HeadteacherAndrea Pomphrey
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils1,015
Free School Meals (FSM)46.4%
School Capacity1,015 / 1,150 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
TheatreScience LabsAstro TurfDining HallTennis CourtsSports HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballCross CountryMartial ArtsRugbySwimmingRowingTennisBasketballDanceHockey

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDebateGardeningEco ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The UCL Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.