SchoolScoresFulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Girls only
Part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Munster Road, Fulham, London, SW6 6BP
020 7381 0861 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 16 June 2026 , published 16 July 2026.
In short: 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
111 pupils in this year group.
54% — 8 points below the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 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. | 57.1 | 55.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.4 | 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.
130 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 2 points above 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. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 69% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 18% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 | 94 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 205 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.5
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
| Pupils | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.5% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.9% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.0% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 80% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7 | 10.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 5% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 91% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.4% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Fulham Cross Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Fulham Prep School Ltd 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- William Morris Sixth Form 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · C- average A level grade
- The Fulham Boys School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lady Margaret School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- The London Oratory School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- St James Senior Girls' School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 41% A*/A at A level
- St Paul's Girls' School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 89% A*/A at A level
- Wetherby Pembridge 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College's Ofsted rating?
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 16 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College as their first choice for 94 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 44 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 139365.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.