The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 69.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
69.2
25.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
85%
43.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: 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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 921
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Rob Peal Ben McLaughlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
241 King Street, London, W6 9LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's School
Independent · 451m away
The Swedish School
Independent · 676m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Lowther Primary School
Primary · 998m away
The William Hogarth Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Harrodian School
Independent · 1.3km away
Melcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is West London Free School a selective school?
No. West London Free School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West London Free School's Ofsted rating?
West London Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West London Free School?
West London Free School currently has 921 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West London Free School take?
West London Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West London Free School?
West London Free School is in London, W6 9LP, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West London Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, West London Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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