SchoolScoresThe Hurlingham Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Peterborough Road, Fulham, London, SW6 3ED
020 7731 2581 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Hammersmith and Fulham comparisons use the 4 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 93% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 95% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hammersmith and Fulham figures pool parents at the Hammersmith and Fulham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
147 pupils in this year group.
65% — 3 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% | 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. | 58.4 | 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.
143 pupils in this year group.
87% — 6 points below the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 5 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. | 87% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 54% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 87% |
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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 134 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 125 |
| Of those, offered a place | 87 (70%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 578 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 6th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.8% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.0% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5 | 10.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 42% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 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
- Lady Margaret School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Fulham Boys School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chelsea Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashcroft Technology Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 85% grade 5+ English and maths
- The London Oratory School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thames Christian School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Thomas's Battersea 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Fulham Cross Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint John Bosco College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Putney High School GDST 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 79% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Hurlingham Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hurlingham Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did The Hurlingham Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Hurlingham Academy?
92% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend The Hurlingham Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Hurlingham Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 125 families put The Hurlingham Academy as their first choice for 134 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 87 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 141617.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.