The UCL Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The UCL Academy
Address: Adelaide Road, Swiss Cottage
Town/City: Camden
Postcode: NW3 3AQ
Country: 5156776
Telephone Number: 02 0744 3080
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Ucl Academy
Sponsor: University College London (ucl)

Staff and pupils

Co-Principal: Simon McBride
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1172 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.7%

Location and administration

URN: 137181
DfE Number: 202/4000
UKPRN: 10035564
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Camden (E09000007)
Constituency: Hampstead and Kilburn (E14000727)
Electoral Ward: Primrose Hill (E05013667)

Easting & Northing: 526867E, 184105N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 32.02" N 0° 10' 18.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGRRH+V7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Julia Balfour Lynn - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Kitty Benzecry - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Clare Brooks - Trustee. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Ms Helen Connor - Trustee. Appointed on 8 December 2015 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 December 2023.
  • Professor Lucie Green - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 9 January 2018 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2024.
  • Ms Caroline Holding - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Johann Kamper - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Councillor Alison Kelly - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Jessica Learmond-Criqui - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2024.
  • Principal Simon McBride - Trustee. Appointed on 24 April 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Ajith Das Menon - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mrs Elshaymaa Molokhia - Trustee. Appointed on 12 November 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2024.
  • Mr Philip Quinn - Trustee. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Swales - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2024.