SchoolScoresFulham Cross Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Kingwood Road, Fulham Palace Road, London, SW6 6SN
020 7381 3606 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 January 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
46% — 16 points below the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 62% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.7 | 55.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
61 pupils in this year group.
84% — 9 points below the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
45 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 10% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 27% | 60% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 27.3 | 37.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 101 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 22 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 20 | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Biology | 16 | 0% | 19% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 0% | 15% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 10 | 0% | 10% | 40% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 14% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Art and Design, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
48 students in this year group.
58% — 17 points below the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 58% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 17% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 58% | 58% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
41 students in this year group.
37% — 38 points below the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 37% | 75% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 7% | 31% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 21% | 37% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hammersmith and Fulham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 92 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 209 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.4% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.3% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.4% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5 | 10.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 1.34% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 8% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1 | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 96% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 30.1% | 17.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Fulham Prep School Ltd 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Fulham Boys School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lady Margaret School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- William Morris Sixth Form 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · C- average A level grade
- The London Oratory School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hurlingham Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Swedish School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Sacred Heart High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- St James Senior Girls' School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 41% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fulham Cross Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fulham Cross Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Fulham Cross Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Is Fulham Cross Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Fulham Cross Academy as their first choice for 92 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 31 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139364.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.