SchoolScoresWest London Free School
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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241 King Street, London, W6 9LP
020 8600 0670 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 June 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
134 pupils in this year group.
85% — 23 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 40 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85% | 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. | 69.2 | 55.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.8 | 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.
129 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and about the same as 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. | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 75% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 93% |
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
131 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | A- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 61% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 87% | 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. | 46.4 | 37.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 397 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 62 | 23% | 58% | 40% |
| History | 41 | 32% | 83% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 32 | 19% | 69% | 22% |
| English Literature | 30 | 20% | 60% | 23% |
| Physics | 26 | 15% | 38% | 31% |
| Government and Politics | 25 | 4% | 44% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 23 | 39% | 65% | 38% |
| Biology | 23 | 22% | 70% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 23 | 17% | 57% | 30% |
| Psychology | 21 | 0% | 29% | 19% |
| Economics | 19 | 16% | 79% | 26% |
| Geography | 17 | 6% | 41% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 40% | 90% | 59% |
| Spanish | 10 | 30% | 50% | 34% |
| History of Art | 9 | 11% | 44% | 27% |
| Classical Civilisation | 7 | 29% | 86% | 23% |
| French | 6 | 33% | 100% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music Technology, Latin, Music.
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.
129 students in this year group.
84% — 9 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 5 points above 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. | 84% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 84% |
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.
109 students in this year group.
89% — 14 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 89% | 75% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 58% | 31% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 89% |
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 about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 130 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 240 |
| Of those, offered a place | 108 (45%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,033 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.8
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 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.9% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.7% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.7 | 10.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.22% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 35% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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
- Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep 0.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 81% A*/A at A level
- St Paul's School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 90% A*/A at A level
- The Godolphin and Latymer School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 83% A*/A at A level
- The Swedish School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Sacred Heart High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hammersmith Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 26% A*/A at A level
- The Harrodian School 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 70% A*/A at A level
- St Paul's Girls' School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 89% A*/A at A level
- William Morris Sixth Form 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · C- average A level grade
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is West London Free School's Ofsted rating?
West London Free School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2022.
How did West London Free School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 40 points above the England average of 45%.
Is West London Free School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 240 families put West London Free School as their first choice for 130 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 108 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 136750.
- 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.