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University College School
Independent school · Camden
| Address | Frognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 6XH |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–18 |
| Pupils | 1297 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02074352215 |
| Website | http://www.ucs.org.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Senior School dates used. Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Senior pupil induction Fri 28 Aug. Staff training Fri 18 Sep and Fri 12 Feb are half days (pupils attend the other half); Fri 28 May is a full staff training day, so Summer 1 ends Thu 27 May for Senior pupils. Senior Spring term starts Mon 4 Jan. Junior Branch: Autumn Tue 1 Sep - Fri 11 Dec; Spring starts Tue 5 Jan; Summer ends Fri 2 Jul; staff training Thu 27 & Fri 28 Aug. Pre-Prep: Autumn ends Wed 9 Dec; Spring starts Wed 6 Jan; Summer ends Fri 2 Jul (midday). Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
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
Senior School dates used. Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Senior pupil induction Tue 31 Aug. Staff training Fri 17 Sep is a half day. Senior 11+ exam Mon 6 Dec. Junior Branch: starts Tue 31 Aug, ends Thu 9 Dec (7+ days Fri 10 Dec); staff training Fri 11 Feb; Summer ends Wed 5 Jul. Pre-Prep: starts Wed 1 Sep, ends Wed 8 Dec; Spring starts Wed 5 Jan; Summer ends Tue 4 Jul. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
School Fees 2026/27 termly fee (incl VAT). Registration fee £210 for Pre-Prep, Junior Branch, Senior School and Sixth Form (except bursary applicants at 11+ and 16+). A final reservation fee is requested on return of the admission agreement (amount not stated). Direct-debit scheme of three monthly instalments per term available.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
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