The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.4
17.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 808
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- FULHAM BOYS SCHOOL LIMITED
- Head
- Headteacher David Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Fulham Boys School's Ofsted rating?
The Fulham Boys School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Fulham Boys School?
The Fulham Boys School currently has 808 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Fulham Boys School take?
The Fulham Boys School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Fulham Boys School?
The Fulham Boys School is in London, SW6 5BD, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Fulham Boys School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Fulham Boys School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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