University College School - Junior Branch
University College School Junior Branch
Org 1: IAPS
11 Holly Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 6QN
Telephone: 020 7435 3068
Age Range: Prep/Junior to 11
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Boys
Chair of Council of Governors: Mr Stephen Warshaw
Headmaster: Mr L R J Hayward, MA
Age Range. 7–11.
Number of Boys. 254.
Fees per term (2024-2025). £8,184.
The School was founded in 1891 by the Governors of University College, London. The present building was opened in 1928, but retains details from the Georgian house first used. It stands near the highest point of Hampstead Heath and the hall and classrooms face south. Facilities include a Science Laboratory, Library, Drama Studio, Music and Computer Rooms, and a Centre for Art and Technology. Boys receive their Swimming and PE lessons in the pool and Sports Hall at the Senior School, 5 minutes' walk away. The Junior School has full use of the 27 acres of playing fields on games days.
Boys enter at 7+ each year and they are prepared for transfer to the Senior School at 11+. (See entry in HMC section.) Charitable status. University College School, Hampstead is a Registered Charity, number 312748. The Junior Branch exists to provide education for boys aged 7+ to 11 years.