The Academy School
School summary
With just 89 pupils and a striking pupil-to-teacher ratio of around five to one, The Academy School is a small, intimate independent in Camden, north London. Founded in 1997 and led by joint principals Mr G Evans and Mrs Chloe Sandars, it offers a markedly personal alternative to larger London schools. The mixed, day-only setting means each child is well known to staff, an environment that suits families seeking close attention rather than scale.
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Teaching & academics
The school is inspected by the ISI and admits pupils at 11+. Its exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio points to highly individualised teaching, with classes far smaller than is typical. Families considering a child with additional needs should note that the school records no SEN support provision.
Joint principals · Mr G Evans and Mrs Chloe Sandars
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1997
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils shall never use mobile phones during the school day. Mobile phones are solely to contact parents or those looking after them before and after the school day. Pupils hand phones into the office at the beginning of the day. Computers may not be used to communicate with friends or other family members on school premises. No electronic devices or gameboys allowed.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,656
Hardship supported 'as much as we can' - no delineated bursary funding
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A genuinely small Camden independent where a five-to-one ratio puts personal attention at the heart of school life, with day fees reaching £28,656 a year.
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The Academy School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.