University College School

A other independent school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for University College School.

London, NW36XH Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Frognal
Hampstead
London, NW36XH
Phone
2074352215
Website
ucs.org.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100065
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Frognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 6XH
Website
http://www.ucs.org.uk/
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1318 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,305
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
44 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
87
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,305 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(29 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(58 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"An 'enlightened education' that fosters intellectual curiosity, breadth of study, and independence of mind."

Aspiration Respect Discovery Resilience Resourcefulness Responsibilities Relationships

Head Teacher's Message

The UCS Sixth Form is an enriching, exciting and fulfilling place to take next steps, with a dynamic environment, a rigorous curriculum and AKO Sixth Form Centre guiding students toward their futures.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Coding and robotics General knowledge Gardening Cooking Karate Fencing Dance Rock bands Mandarin Debating Lego robotics

Sports

Rugby Football Netball Hockey Cricket Basketball Bouldering Yoga Fives Cross Country Volleyball Squash Running Swimming Tennis Athletics

Facilities

Great Hall (800-seater) Music School 12 practice rooms 200-seat recital hall Two ICT suites with 24 Macs each Library Theatre (Lund Theatre) and Little Acorn Theatre Drama studio Art and Technology block Greenhouse Garden Forest school Outdoor allotment (Senior/Junior) Medical suite AKO Sixth Form Centre 27 acres of playing fields New Pavilion (opened 2019) Sir Roger Bannister Sports Centre 25m swimming pool

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum with over 22 GCSE/A Level subjects Extensive co-curricular programme (around 80 lunchtime clubs and societies) Academic enrichment and leadership opportunities in Sixth Form Strong emphasis on wellbeing and PSHE Vibrant music, drama and sport offering within the co-curricular life ISI inspection and broad curriculum acknowledged in reviews Senior School co-curricular life including Debating, MUN and STEM-related societies

Admissions Criteria

Entry points include Pre-Prep Reception (4+), Junior Branch (7+), Senior School (11+), Sixth Form (16+). Admissions involve a confidential academic reference and Entrance Examinations (English and Maths) for 11+ followed by interviews; bursaries and Music Scholarships are available; a registration fee of £180 is payable on application; Open Evenings and private tours are offered.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Termly fees include lunch and personal accident insurance. Fees are payable in full on the first day of the term; direct debit payments are generally required; a three-equal-monthly-instalments-per-term scheme is available. A deposit is required to accept a place; a registration fee of £180 is payable at application (waived for bursary applicants).

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