The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.4
14.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 728
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Leon Wilson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Peterborough Road, Fulham, London, SW6 3ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Roche School
Independent · 965m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 996m away
St Faith's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Anglo Portuguese School of London
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashcroft Technology Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Park House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Allfarthing Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hurlingham Academy a selective school?
No. The Hurlingham Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hurlingham Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hurlingham Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hurlingham Academy?
The Hurlingham Academy currently has 728 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hurlingham Academy take?
The Hurlingham Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hurlingham Academy?
The Hurlingham Academy is in London, SW6 3ED, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hurlingham Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Hurlingham Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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