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University College School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

University College School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 1305 pupils, and a capacity of 1318 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-18

Age range

1,305

Pupils

1,318

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

University College School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for University College School?

The catchment area for University College School is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for University College School is set by Camden and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Camden catchment area documents →

University College School: 1318 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

University College School has a published admission number of 1318 places. 1305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1318, Camden's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Camden publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Camden school admissions →

University College School: School Information

Full address
Frognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 6XH
Local authority
Camden
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-18 years
DfE URN
100065

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If University College School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to University College School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: University College School

What is the catchment area for University College School?

The catchment area for University College School is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is University College School oversubscribed?

University College School is operating close to its capacity of 1318 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for University College School?

Admission to University College School is managed by Camden. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does University College School cover?

University College School is a not applicable school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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