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Camden Private schools

University College School

Frognal, Hampstead, NW3 6XH

University College School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Liberal scholarship has been part of University College School's identity since 1830, when it was established by University College London. After separating from UCL in 1907, the Senior School moved to the Frognal site in Hampstead. The foundation now combines a boys' Senior School with a co-educational Sixth Form.

The UCS Foundation brings together a Pre-Prep, Junior Branch and Senior School. Boys join the Senior School from 11 to 18, while girls enter the mixed Sixth Form in Year 12. That arrangement gives the community a particular shape: a long-established boys' senior route alongside a post-16 phase that widens the intake.

Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind sit at the centre of academic life. Music, drama, sport, clubs, societies and enrichment run alongside classroom work, while the West Hampstead games fields provide space for team sport and outdoor activity.

Performances, competitions, trips and public-facing projects connect the senior years with life beyond lessons. Frognal teaching facilities, West Hampstead sports provision and the separate junior foundation support a London day-school experience that combines liberal tradition with a deliberately co-educational Sixth Form.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 15.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 54.6% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Camden and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for University College School, Camden, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
15.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.68
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Camden and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for University College School, Camden, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4-18
Headmaster
Mr Mark Beard
Pupil roll
1,297 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Frognal, Hampstead, London, Greater London
Postcode
NW3 6XH
Area
Camden

School leadership

Headmaster
Mr Mark Beard

School contact

School phone
02074352215

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02074352215
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. 11+ / Year 7 application deadline for September 2027 entry

    Monday 9 November 2026 at 5pm

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
15.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.68 EBacc APS
A-level results
54.6% AAB or better
A-level average points
48.87 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 15 October 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine inspection report 2024 records an inspection beginning 15 October 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does University College School handle admissions?

University College School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to University College School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for University College School?

11+ / Year 7 application deadline for September 2027 entry: Monday 9 November 2026 at 5pm

What does the latest inspection picture look like for University College School?

University College School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 15 October 2024.