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University College School

Other independent school · London, NW3 6XH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#63 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils1,297
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Mark Beard
Local authorityCamden
Opened01 Jan 1907
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100065.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCamdenEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.25.747.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%66%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%49.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4122--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCamdenEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.48.87, better than England, better than Camden32.1935
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels49.34, better than England, better than Camden32.5235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better54.6%, better than England, better than Camden10.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.2, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study183--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,297
Girls113
Boys1,184
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.160
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.88.3%
Higher education75.4%
Employment8.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5%
Further education1.7%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near University College School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableDevonshire House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimaryHampstead Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miNot applicableSt Anthony's School for BoysOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimaryFitzjohn's Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableLSI Independent CollegeOther independent school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableAlleyns Hampstead Senior SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's School, HampsteadOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSouthbank International School HampsteadOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableThe Academy SchoolOther independent school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryNew End Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about University College School

How does University College School rank in England?

University College School ranks 63 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

What are University College School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at University College School was A, and 54.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend University College School?

University College School has 1,297 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does University College School have a sixth form?

Yes, University College School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.