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 |
The UCL Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as 'Good' in all areas of evaluation. The school is committed to inclusive education, placing high expectations on all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Notable strengths include a well-structured curriculum that supports strong academic achievement, particularly in English and mathematics, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities that enhance students' personal development. However, there are still some concerns regarding the consistency of behavior management across the school and the need for better identification and addressing of misconceptions in students' learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1015 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53%
Girls: 47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 47 | 61 | 108 |
| 8 | 74 | 74 | 148 |
| 9 | 100 | 66 | 166 |
| 10 | 97 | 73 | 170 |
| 11 | 100 | 82 | 182 |
| 12 | 67 | 70 | 137 |
| 13 | 53 | 51 | 104 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 19.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 14.4% |
| African | 12.7% |
| White, British | 10.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| 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 Report Date | 22 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong academic achievement in public examinations, especially in English and mathematics.
- Welcoming and inclusive school environment.
- Rich and relevant curriculum with broad subjects offered.
- Effective support systems in place for pupils with SEND.
- Positive extracurricular activities contributing to personal development.
- Robust careers guidance and support for future planning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behavior management policies.
- Occasional gaps in addressing pupils' misconceptions in learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.19 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.26 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 122 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 110 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 173 | 43 |
Previous Years
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