Devonshire House Preparatory School vs University College School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 253 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire House Preparatory School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
430 students
University College School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,297 students
| Measure | Devonshire House Preparatory School London, London | University College School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #566 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #3453 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 430 | 1,297 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 1,297 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 62.8% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/ | www.ucs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •University College School is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Devonshire House Preparatory School better than University College School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Devonshire House Preparatory School and University College School?
About 253 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire House Preparatory School: 430. University College School: 1,297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire House Preparatory School and University College School rank in London?
Devonshire House Preparatory School is unranked and University College School is 566th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).