The UCL Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Adelaide Road Swiss Cottage Camden NW3 3AQ |
| Phone | 02074493080 |
| Reference Number | 137181 |
Description
betaThe UCL Academy is a secondary school located in Swiss Cottage, London, within the Camden borough. It opened its doors in September 2012 as a non-selective institution, sponsored by University College London (UCL), with initial enrollment of 180 students in Year 7. By September 2017, the academy reached its full capacity of 1,150 students, with a current total of 1,171 students.
The school campus is housed in purpose-built accommodations and was carefully designed by architects Penoyre & Prasad. Facilities include Superstudios for cross-curricular learning, art, music, and drama spaces, science laboratories, and special spaces for STEAM and engineering science, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. UCL Academy proudly features STEAM as its specialism, and Mandarin language instruction is also prioritized.
UCL sponsorship enables students to access resources and expertise of one of the world's leading universities, as well as participate in master-classes, seminars, and summer schools offered by UCL faculty. The school's Connected Curriculum is based on the principle of students connecting their learning, and all students participate in a self-directed learning program (SDL) and collaborative learning based on Learning Sets.
The academy operates within five Houses, each of which has its own Superstudio space and canteen area, fostering a sense of community and personalized support. Currently, 40% of Level 3 (sixth form) students go on to study at Russell Group universities, and the academy has a strong commitment to health and well-being, being part of the Camden Healthy Schools Programme.
Overall, UCL Academy is a high-achieving institution with a unique and dynamic learning environment designed to inspire and challenge its students to succeed and make a difference.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.3 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.15 | 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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