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University College School 大学学院学校,Frognal, Hampstead, London NW3 6XH
Tel: 020 7435 2215 Fax: 020 7431 2111
Website: www.ucs.org.uk
• BOYS, 7–18, Day
• Pupils 1059, Upper sixth 104
• Termly fees £3710–£4015
• HMC, IAPS
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster

WHAT IT’S LIKE
Founded in Gower Street in 1830 as part of University College London, it moved to purpose-built accommodation in Hampstead in 1907. The school is set in pleasant grounds in a very agreeable residential area, 5 minutes’ walk from Hampstead Heath; 27 acres of the school’s own playing field are within walking distance. There have been extensive additions to the original handsome buildings and the school has recently completed a major building and redevelopment programme, giving excellent facilities. The main aims of the school’s philosophy and policy are the pursuit of academic excellence, a respect for and encouragement of independent thought and individual judgement, a broad curriculum and the lack of any religious barriers. A large staff permits a staff:pupil ratio of about 1:10 in the senior department. Academic attainments are high and examination results excellent. A high proportion of sixth formers goes on to Oxbridge each year. The school is very strong in music and drama and provides an excellent range of activities. It also has a distinguished record in games.


SCHOOL PROFILE

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 7–18; 1059 day boys. Senior department 11–18, 900 boys.
Entrance: Main entry ages 7, 8, 11, 13 and 16. Own exam used; for sixth-form entry, at least 6 GCSEs at grade B (grade A in sixth-form subjects). No religious requirements; academic competence and an ability to contribute to the wider life of the school looked for. State school entry, 100% of new intake at 11, 10% at 13.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Variable number of scholarships, value 10%–50% fees: academic and 1–2 music (awarded at 11, 13 and 16). Bursaries dependent upon need, up to full fees. Parents are charged separately for textbooks.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Kenneth Durham, appointed in 1996. Educated at St John’s, Leatherhead, and Oxford University (PPE). Previously Director of Studies at King’s College School and Head of Economics at St Albans.
Teaching staff: 70 full time (senior department), 10 part time (music). Annual turnover 2%. Average age mid–30s.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 111 pupils in Year 11, 99+% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 55 (56 over 5 years).
A-levels: 96 in Year 13: 27% passed in 4+ subjects; 70% in 3; 3% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 357.

University & college entrance 99% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (50% after a gap year), 23% to Oxbridge. 4% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 19% in science & engineering, 72% in humanities & social sciences, 5% in creative subjects eg art, design, music and drama.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 20 GCSE subjects, 24 at AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3–4 at A-level. 24% took science A-levels; 55% arts/humanities; 21% both. Key skills being piloted in some departments.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Languages: French, Spanish and German offered to GCSE and A-level. Regular exchanges (to France, Germany and Spain).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons/week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum. 70 computers for pupil use (access all day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Many musical groups including joint full choir and chamber choir with South Hampstead High, orchestras, wind band, numerous classical ensembles, several pop groups.
Drama: Drama offered and GCSE and A-level may be taken. Some pupils are involved in school and house/other productions. Recent productions include South Pacific, Billy Budd.
Art & design: On average, 35 take GCSE, 10 A-level. Design, sculpture, photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, cricket compulsory for school team players. Optional: hockey, football, cross-country, tennis, badminton, squash, fives, sailing, golf, volleyball, swimming, athletics.
Activities: Community service optional. Annual senior citizens concert (old time entertainment for some 300 senior citizens in borough). Regular charity fundraising involves whole school. Up to 30 clubs, eg art & design, chess, magic, film, fencing, computing, remote control, football appreciation, debating, snooker and pool, role playing.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses (‘demes’). Head boy, appointed by the Headmaster; heads of demes but no prefects/monitors.
Religion: No compulsory worship.
Social: Plays, sixth-form conferences etc in close co-operation with South Hampstead High. Organised trips abroad including regular sports tours (Texas, Barbados, Australia) and music exchange with Gymnasium Corvinianum, Northeim (Germany). Pupils allowed to bring own bike to school. Meals self-service. School tuck shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect a warning; those caught in possession of drugs on the premises must anticipate expulsion.

Former pupils Chris Bonnington; Roger Bannister; Stephen Spender; Julian Lloyd-Webber; Thom Gunn; Alex Garland.