The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 78 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 538
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 48.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Rowan Pearson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The Curve, London, W12 0RQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Phoenix Academy a selective school?
No. Phoenix Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Phoenix Academy's Ofsted rating?
Phoenix Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy currently has 538 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Phoenix Academy take?
Phoenix Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy is in London, W12 0RQ, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Phoenix Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Phoenix Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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