The UCL Academy is a secondary school in Camden, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The UCL Academy currently has around 1015 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 19.6%. other white pupils make up about 19.2% , followed by other mixed at 14.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 74% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Adelaide Road, Camden, NW3 3AQ |
| Website: | http://www.uclacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02074493080 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Camden |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Andrea Pomphrey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137181 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1015 |
| Number of Boys: | 538 |
| Number of Girls: | 477 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.1% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 19.60% | 199 |
| Other White | 19.20% | 195 |
| Other Mixed | 14.40% | 146 |
| African | 12.70% | 129 |
| White British | 10.50% | 107 |
| Bangladeshi | 9.10% | 92 |
| Unclassified | 4.40% | 45 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 12 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Infants' School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NH | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , St John's Wood NW8 6PX | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 578 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre 80 Avenue Road , NW8 6HX | 4out of 4 | 97 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt School Avenue Road , Hampstead NW8 6HX | - not rated | 97 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Special School Adelaide Road , Swiss Cottage NW3 3NT | - not rated | 234 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevor-Roberts School 55-57 Eton Avenue , NW3 3ET | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central School of Speech and Drama 64 Eton Avenue , Swiss Cottage NW3 3HY | - not rated | 373 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.