The UCL Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Camden, NW3 3AQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 45% in England
6 of 10 in Camden
Pupils
972
First preferences per place
0.46
2026/27
Absence
11.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 46.6 | 45.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 50% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 50% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | -0.16 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harris Academy St John's Wood · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 23% in England
- Haverstock School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 38% in England
- St George's Catholic School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 13% in England
- St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- Ark King Solomon Academy · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Paddington Academy · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 9% in England
Best secondary schools in Camden · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
The UCL Academy is in Swiss Cottage (typical home £1,000,000, crime very high).
What is The UCL Academy's Ofsted rating?
The UCL Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The UCL Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The UCL Academy is in the top 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.