The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 134 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 950
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gary Kynaston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestside School
Free school · 966m away
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
Independent · 1.0km away
West London Free School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Paul's School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Swedish School
Independent · 1.7km away
James Lee Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hammersmith Academy a selective school?
No. Hammersmith Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hammersmith Academy?
Hammersmith Academy currently has 950 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hammersmith Academy take?
Hammersmith Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hammersmith Academy?
Hammersmith Academy is in London, W12 9JD, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hammersmith Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hammersmith Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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