Independent school · Camden
University College School
- Ages 4–18
- Mixed
- £9,615–£11,437/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 27 Aug 2026, Fri 18 Sep 2026, Fri 12 Feb 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 26 Aug 2027, Fri 27 Aug 2027, Fri 17 Sep 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School | £11,437.00 |
| Junior Branch | £10,467.00 |
| Pre-Prep | £9,615.00 |
Registration fee: £210.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 4+
- 7+
- 8+
- 11+
- 16+
Entry at Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+), Year 7 (11+) and Sixth Form (16+). Senior School open evenings run in the autumn before application deadlines; pupil-led daytime tours available. Junior Branch informal assessments in October and November 2026, then a 7+ entry exam. Pre-Prep families book small tours.
Assessments
- 7+ entry exam (Monday 4th January 2027)
- Junior Branch informal assessments (October and November 2026)
- Interview (bursary applicants called to interview)
Registration deadline: Thu 1 Oct 2026
Open events
- 11+ Open Evening (Fully Booked): Monday 12th October
- Junior Branch Open Evening: Wed 12 May 2027
- Junior Branch Open Evening: Wed 9 Jun 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 4–18
- Pupils
- 1297
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 02074352215
- Address
- Frognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 6XH
- Website
- ucs.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.