The UCL Academy is a secondary school located in Swiss Cottage in the London borough of Camden, London, United Kingdom and sponsored by University College London (UCL).[1] It opened in September 2012 with 180 students in Year 7 and reached full capacity as of September 2017.
UCL Academy | |
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Type | Non-selective academy |
Established | 2012 |
Specialist | STEAM |
Department for Education URN | 137181 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Professor Lucie Green |
Principal | Robin Street and Simon McBride |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Number of students | 1000+ |
Houses | 5 |
Website | www |
The concept of a new academy school in Camden sponsored by UCL was first announced by Malcolm Grant, the UCL Provost, in November 2007.[2]
On 6 August 2010 Education Secretary Michael Gove announced that the Academy would receive a requested £30 million capital allocation and would therefore proceed.[3][4] It was revealed on 9 September 2010 that the opening of the Academy had been delayed for one year due to the lack of funds. However, the Academy went on to open in September 2012.[5]
The Academy admitted its first pupils in September 2012.[6]
The school operates under a co-principal model.[7] Its co-principals are Robin Street and Simon Mcbride
The Academy is housed in new, purpose-built accommodations located on Adelaide Road.[8] Facilities in the new accommodation include:
Plans for the new building received planning permission in August 2010.[9]
The Academy is a unique "STEAM" specialist school and Mandarin is taught.[10][11] The STEAM specialism consists of the following subject areas:
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