The UCL Academy

The UCL Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The UCL Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The UCL Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The UCL Academy?

The UCL Academy has 972 pupils on roll.

What ages does The UCL Academy take?

The UCL Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The UCL Academy located?

The UCL Academy is located in Camden, NW3 3AQ, Camden.

How do I apply to The UCL Academy?

The UCL Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The UCL Academy?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The UCL Academy was 2.01 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The UCL Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.2% of pupils at The UCL Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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