The UCL Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The UCL Academy
Address: Adelaide Road, Swiss Cottage
Town/City: Camden
Postcode: NW3 3AQ
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: Dr Anton McLean
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 972 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50.2%

Location and administration

URN: 137181
DfE Number: 202/4000
UKPRN: 10035564
UPRN: 5156776
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Camden (E09000007)
Constituency: Hampstead and Highgate (E14001265)
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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Nearby schools
  1. Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre (0.1km)
  2. Trevor-Roberts School (0.3km)
  3. Central School of Speech and Drama (0.3km)
  4. Hereward House School (0.4km)
  5. The Hall School (0.4km)
  6. Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.5km)
  7. Sarum Hall School (0.6km)
  8. South Hampstead High School GDST (0.6km)
  9. St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.6km)
  10. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (0.7km)
Governors

  • Ms Julia Balfour Lynn - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Professor Herve Borrian - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Professor Herve Borrion - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Zoe Cheng - Trustee. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Ms Elisabeth Davies - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Ms Wendy Feher - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Clare Goudy - Member. Appointed on 2 February 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Dr Jasper Green - Trustee. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Charla Incedal - Trustee. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Amy Lightstone - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Dr Anton McLean - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Anton McLean - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Hannah Opoku-Mensah - Trustee. Appointed on 9 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
  • Mr David Pacey - Member. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Professor Norbert Pachler - Member. Appointed on 3 July 2018 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Andrea Pomphrey - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Philip Quinn - Trustee. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mr Philip Quinn - Trustee. Appointed on 14 April 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 April 2030.
  • Valerie Russell - Trustee. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Professor Alan Thompson - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Professor Alan Thompson - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Thomas Turner - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.