Pastoral care

Pastoral care

Academic

Academic

Community

Community

Co-curricular

Co-curricular

Voices and Views

“Our broad range of societies, trips, competitions, academic enrichment, and variety of topics and tasks in the classroom provide opportunities for learners to develop skills such as inquisitiveness, collaboration, persistence and resilience. We encourage reading, critical analysis and identifying all sides of an argument. Our aim is that UCS pupils thrive in a rapidly transforming world.”

Thomas Underwood Director of Studies

“Everyone in the school is really nice and even a few months in, I could name everyone in my year group. You can ask your teachers about anything. There is definitely something for everyone at UCS – there will be a club for you, whatever you like. ”

George Akle UCS pupil, 2021–

“UCS pupils develop excellent knowledge, skills and understanding, and achieve outstanding examination results at GCSE and A Level. They take responsibility for their academic attainment and progress, and for their broader intellectual development.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate ISI Inspection Report, November 2021

“We love being here and it is so easy to integrate. It’s nice that our teachers really know their subjects so well – the staff and teachers are so friendly and ready to help. You also get more freedom, including for extracurricular activities, as you move up through the school.”

Arun Khiani UCS pupil, 2019–

“The energy is unique. Pupils are inquisitive, enthusiastic to learn, and care deeply about their community. Pastoral care is the essence and this makes children feel supported and able to fulfil their potential in a way that makes our school special.”

Susannah Maze House Master (Deme Warden)

“I had heard about a 'UCS atmosphere' and when I got here, I understood. You see everyone with a smile on their face and saying 'hi' to their teachers. It's a really nice atmosphere which hasn't changed through the years.”

Alex Benson UCS pupil, 2016–2023

“UCS is a wonderfully warm and caring environment with a first-class education. Both of my boys have studied here and they insist that if they have sons one day, they want to send them to UCS. That says it all!”

UCS parent UCS Parents' Guild, 2023