Schools and catchment areas
Education in Camden
The Camden Collection’s developments are perfectly placed to reach a wide range of education options, from highly regarded primary and secondary schools to some of London’s leading universities.
From pre-schools for your youngest family members right through to adult post-graduate studies, the borough offers a huge range of education choices.
Secondary Schools near Camden
Camden School for Girls
Founded in 1871 by the suffragist, Frances Mary Buss, the Camden School for Girls is a comprehensive secondary school, with a co-educational sixth form. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, it enjoys specialist status as a Music College.
Parliament Hill School
Located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, this girls’ secondary comprehensive is rated Good by Ofsted. Along with Acland Burghley School and other neighbouring schools, it’s a member of the LaSWAP Sixth Form Consortium.
Acland Burghley School
A mixed comprehensive, rated Good by Ofsted, this school has specialist status as an Art College. It’s also part of the LaSWAP Sixth Form Consortium, enabling it to offer some 42 A level courses, AGCEs, BTECs, NVQs and GCSE courses.
The UCL Academy
Established by University College London, this high-achieving, non-selective mixed secondary school is rated Good by Ofsted. While specialising in STEM, it prides itself on offering a broad and balanced curriculum.
Universities near Camden
Central St Martins College of Art and Design
Bringing together an array of creative practices under one roof, Central St Martins is a world-renowned arts and design college. Offering a mix of undergraduate and post-graduate courses, its alumni reads like a who’s who of the creative world.
University College London
The world’s 8th best university according to the QS World University Rankings, this multi-disciplinary college is a global leader in research. Founded in 1826, it also proudly boasts 29 Nobel laureates amongst its alumni.
Royal Veterinary College
Founded in 1791, the RVC is the world’s leading college for veterinary sciences according to the QS World University Rankings. Part of the University of London, it’s internationally renowned for veterinary medicine, biosciences and veterinary nursing.
SOAS
SOAS is the world’s leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. So much so it trains seconded government officials from around the globe and has produced several heads of state, central bankers and supreme court judges.
A Home for Lifelong Learning
With Good or Outstanding Ofsted-rated primary schools, high-performing secondary schools – many of which boast specialist college status plus a vast spectrum of degree courses available to study, you can be sure that a move to Camden offers an educated choice that’s right for you.
