Best 3 Secondary schools in Camden – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Parliament Hill School (Secondary) in London; The UCL Academy (Secondary) in Camden; Hampstead School (Secondary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Parliament Hill School, The UCL Academy and Hampstead School. They are secondary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around London and Camden. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Parliament Hill School), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (The UCL Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Parliament Hill School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,450, typical FSM 40–45%, range 35–40%–45–50%; all under Camden local authority.
| Attribute |
Parliament Hill School
NW5 1RL
|
The UCL Academy
NW3 3AQ
|
Hampstead School
NW2 3RT
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Community school | Secondary • Academy sponsor led | Secondary • Community school |
| Location |
London NW5 1RL |
Camden NW3 3AQ |
London NW2 3RT |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 7 Jul 2024 | 2 26 Jun 2024 | 2 15 Jun 2023 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1164 | 1150 | 1320 |
| Capacity utilisation | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Girls | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | Camden (202) | Camden (202) | Camden (202) |
| Website | www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk | www.uclacademy.co.uk | www.hampsteadschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 02074857077 | 02074493080 | 02077948133 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Parliament Hill School
NW5 1RL
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Community school
- Location
- London
NW5 1RL - Ofsted
- 1 7 Jul 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Camden (202)
- Website
- www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 02074857077
The UCL Academy
NW3 3AQ
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Camden
NW3 3AQ - Ofsted
- 2 26 Jun 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Camden (202)
- Website
- www.uclacademy.co.uk
- Telephone
- 02074493080
Hampstead School
NW2 3RT
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Community school
- Location
- London
NW2 3RT - Ofsted
- 2 15 Jun 2023
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Camden (202)
- Website
- www.hampsteadschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 02077948133
Map of compared schools
How are these comparisons built?
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs.
Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.