The UCL Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Adelaide Road Swiss Cottage Camden NW3 3AQ |
| Phone | 02074493080 |
| Reference Number | 137181 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1095 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.62%
Girls: 44.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 77 | 74 | 151 |
| 8 | 105 | 67 | 172 |
| 9 | 103 | 67 | 170 |
| 10 | 105 | 79 | 184 |
| 11 | 98 | 80 | 178 |
| 12 | 56 | 52 | 108 |
| 13 | 65 | 67 | 132 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 19.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 16.1% |
| White, British | 11.1% |
| African | 9.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-03-29 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-10-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.17 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Trevor-Roberts School
55-57 Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3ET |
0.2 miles |
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Hereward House School
14 Strathray Gardens, London, NW3 4NY |
0.26 miles |
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The Hall School
23 Crossfield Road, London, NW3 4NU |
0.27 miles |
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George Eliot Primary School
Marlborough Hill, St John's Wood, London, NW8 0NH |
0.28 miles |
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Sarum Hall School
15 Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3EL |
0.35 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW3 3DS |
0.39 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Trinity Walk, Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SQ |
0.4 miles |
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Robinsfield Infant School
Ordnance Hill, London, NW8 6PX |
0.41 miles |
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Broadhurst School
19 Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LP |
0.45 miles |
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Saint Christina's School
25 St Edmund's Terrace, London, NW8 7PY |
0.52 miles |
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North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools
8 Netherhall Gardens, London, NW3 5RR |
0.54 miles |
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Arnold House School
1-3 Loudoun Road, London, NW8 0LH |
0.57 miles |
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Southbank International School Hampstead
16 Netherhall Gardens, London, NW3 5TH |
0.61 miles |
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Barrow Hill Junior School
Bridgeman Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7AL |
0.62 miles |
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St Mary's School, Hampstead
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0.65 miles |
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St Christopher's School
32 Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5AE |
0.65 miles |
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Rosary Catholic Primary School
238 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 2AE |
0.76 miles |
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St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School
St John's Hall, Lord's Roundabout, London, NW8 7NE |
0.76 miles |
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Hampstead Hill School
St Stephen's, Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2PP |
0.82 miles |
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Fitzjohn's Primary School
86A Fitzjohn's Avenue, London, NW3 6NP |
0.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX |
0.06 miles |
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Harris Academy St John's Wood
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL |
0.33 miles |
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South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS |
0.39 miles |
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Fine Arts College
Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, Belsize Park, London, NW3 4YD |
0.51 miles |
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The American School in London
1 Waverley Place, London, NW8 0NP |
0.51 miles |
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Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit
33 Daleham Gardens, London, NW3 5BU |
0.64 miles |
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The Village School
2 Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, London, NW3 2YN |
0.72 miles |
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Maria Montessori School
26 Lyndhurst Gardens, London, NW3 5NW |
0.74 miles |
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LSI Independent College
13 Lyndhurst Terrace, NW3 5QA |
0.79 miles |
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Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ |
0.84 miles |
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Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Floor 6 - 6 West B, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG |
0.85 miles |
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North Bridge House Senior School
65 Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead, NW3 5UD |
0.9 miles |
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St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB |
0.9 miles |
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University College School
Frognal, London, NW3 6XH |
0.91 miles |
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The Academy School
2 Pilgrims Place, Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 1NG |
0.95 miles |
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St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5SN |
1.01 miles |
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Harmood School
Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW1 8DP |
1.1 miles |
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Heathside Preparatory School
84A Heath Street, Hampstead, London, London, NW3 1DN |
1.19 miles |
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The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
100 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE |
1.22 miles |
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Abingdon House School
Broadley Terrace, London, NW1 6LG |
1.22 miles |