Best 3 Secondary schools in Camden – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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.

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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

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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.