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The UCL Academy
Goodgraded 22/05/2024Ages 11–181,015 pupils
The UCL Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Camden. The school has around 1,015 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/05/2024, The UCL Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Camden can view The UCL Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.9
England avg 45.1 · was 46.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry60%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.28
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.2
A-level grade (best 3)31.3
APS best 3: 31.3
AAB or better13%
Retention91%
Value added-0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake43.9%
Free school meals43.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language45.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Camden
All schools in Camden →Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research CentreOutstanding · 0.1 miTrevor-Roberts School0.2 miCentral School of Speech and Drama0.2 miThe Hall School0.3 miHereward House School0.3 miHarris Academy St John's WoodGood · 0.3 mi
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