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The UCL Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,171

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Camden

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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The UCL Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Camden, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The UCL Academy is an academy sponsor led in Camden, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE UCL ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,015 pupils on roll, of whom 51% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #6 in Camden and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 46.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 45.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

46.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.9%

Entering EBacc60.10%

EBacc APS4.28

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57.20%

EBacc APS4.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.77

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS4.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.32

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

115

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.6%

Achieving A*–A19.1%

Achieving A*–B45.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate91.3%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

133

Retention rate94.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

134

Retention rate97.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

137

Retention rate99.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 May 2024

Inspection Report

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29 March 2022

Inspection Report

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23 June 2016

Inspection Report

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01 October 2014

Inspection Report

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14 May 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-03-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-06-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-05-14

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.1%(52 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,015 pupils. During this period, there were 59 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,015	59	5.8%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,026	56	5.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,086	54	5.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,095	82	7.5%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,113	84	7.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,147	45	3.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,171	54	4.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,191	71	6.0%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,182	38	3.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,172	38	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,166	34	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,134	36	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,134	11	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,149	38	3.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,109	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,109	31	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,124	31	2.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,120	40	3.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,133	38	3.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,136	38	3.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,098	28	2.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,102	33	3.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,123	39	3.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,047	39	3.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,048	24	2.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,037	30	2.9%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 85 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree34%

disagree28%

strongly disagree23%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree22%

agree34%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree18%

disagree24%

strongly disagree20%

don't know1%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree38%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree15%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree39%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree53%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree56%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree25%

disagree23%

strongly disagree17%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes55%

no45%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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