Year 7 Admissions

The UCL Academy opened in September 2012 and is committed to ensuring a balanced and comprehensive intake for the Academy. We admit 192 students each year to Year 7 using the Common Application Form, adhering to Camden’s admissions timetable. For detailed information on how to apply, please visit the Local Authority website: www.camden.gov.uk/admissions. Alternatively, telephone the Camden admissions team on 020 7974 1625 or email: [email protected]

Please note that priority is not given to applications from any specific school/s.

As we are a popular and oversubscribed school, choosing The UCL Academy as your first and/or only preference on the Common Application Form does not guarantee your child a place at the school.

If you believe that your child’s application warrants exceptional consideration. In that case, it is important for you to supply independent evidence to the school’s Social and Medical Panel from a reliable and verifiable source (for example, a clinical psychologist, paediatrician, educational psychologist ) and to make the case that The UCL Academy is the only school that can meet the child’s particular needs. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Key Dates:

1 October – Applications Open
31 October – Deadline for Applications
2 March – National Offer Day

Appeals:

You have at least 20 school days to appeal from the date of the decision.
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for making an appeal.
You will be given 10 school days notice note in advance of an appeal hearing.
You will receive any appeal papers at least 7 working days before the appeal hearing.
The deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence is 3 working days before the appeal hearing.


Applying to the Arts Aptitude Programme 

We are delighted to offer 18 Year 7 places for students with an aptitude for the visual arts. These students will be supported with an exciting and innovative programme of study, both internally and externally through our UCL links.

Applications for 2026/27 Entry are no longer being accepted.

Please click here to be directed to the Arts Aptitude Programme website page for further information about applying for 2027/28.

 

Camden School Report

Please scan the following QR code to read our report:

 

More information can be found in our Prospectus

Year 7 Guides for Parents and Students

Coming soon.

 

Useful Links

    • For the London Borough of Camden’s guide on applying for 2026 entry click here
    • For The UCL Academy’s entry in Camden’s secondary schools’ admission guide click here
    • For Camden Council’s website to calculate the distance between the Academy and your home address click here
    • For The UCL Academy’s Admissions policy 2025/26 click here