University College School
#566 of 640 all-through schools in London
#3453 of 4,090 nationally
About University College School
University College School is a independent all-through located in London, in the Camden local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,297 students. Fee-paying independent schools. Most do not publish Key Stage results in the government performance tables.
Its Success Index (England) is 21.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of all-through schools in England and 566th of 640 ranked all-through schools in London. Its strongest component is a level points per entry (97th percentile), and its weakest is attainment 8 (4th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,297; capacity filled 98.4%; grade 4+ english & maths 0%; ebacc average points 0.68.
There are 1547 schools in London; University College School ranks 1236th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against all-through schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)15.9
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)0%
- A level points per entry (10%)48.9
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)–
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University College School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,297
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Capacity filled
- 98.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 15.9
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 0%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 0%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 0.68
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 48.9
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near University College School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Devonshire House Preparatory School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
430 students · 253 m away
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students · 334 m away
St Anthony's School for Boys
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
256 students · 335 m away
Fitzjohn's Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students · 363 m away
LSI Independent College
Camden · Independent secondary · Ages 15–19
36 students · 424 m away
Alleyns Hampstead Senior School
Hampstead · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
365 students · 452 m away
St Mary's School, Hampstead
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
194 students · 468 m away
Southbank International School Hampstead
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
133 students · 492 m away
The Academy School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 6–14
91 students · 566 m away
New End Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
295 students · 575 m away
Similar schools
Independent all-through schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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1,325 students
Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School
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1,354 students
St Dunstan's College
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1,234 students
James Allen's Girls' School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,223 students
The American School in London
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,428 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University College School a good school?
University College School has a Success Index (England) of 21.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of all-through schools in England) and ranks #566 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University College School rank in London?
University College School ranks #566 of 640 all-through schools in London and #3453 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend University College School?
University College School had 1,297 students in 2025.
Is University College School a primary school or a secondary school?
University College School is classified as a all-through covering Ages 4–18. It is a independent school.
What other schools are near University College School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University College School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.