Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
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About Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2022, where inspectors judged that the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.25, which is positive and places the school in the 'Average' banding nationally. This means that, on average, students achieve a quarter of a grade more per subject than pupils with similar starting points across England. However, within the local authority of Hammersmith and Fulham, the school ranks 8th out of 11 similar schools on this measure, and its score sits below the local authority average Progress 8 of 0.35. For context, the top-performing school in the borough, West London Free School, has a ranking score of 0.96, highlighting a competitive local landscape.
At GCSE, the school's Attainment 8 score is 52.6, and a strong 77.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.86, with 70.7% of students entering the EBacc combination of subjects. At A-Level, the picture is more mixed. The school's value added score is -0.16, which is classified as 'Below average', and the average points per entry is 29.56, equating to a grade C. The best three A-Levels average out at a grade C as well, with 7.4% of students achieving grades AAB or higher. With 94 pupils in the sixth form cohort, the school offers a substantial post-16 provision, but the value added data suggests that students here may not make as much progress as their peers nationally.
The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 597 applications for 131 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, a ratio of 4.56 applicants per place. It caters for students aged 16 to 99, and a significant 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Facilities include science labs, art studios, music rooms, a sports hall, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre. The school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Difficulties like Dyslexia, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs. With clubs ranging from Coding and Model UN to Gardening and Eco Club, and sports including rowing, rugby, and gymnastics, this college suits families looking for a large, inclusive 16-99 state provider with strong GCSE outcomes and a broad enrichment offer, though those prioritising top-tier A-Level progress may want to explore the borough's higher-performing sixth forms.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gliddon Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 9BL |
| Headteacher | Karen Redhead |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.6% |
| School Capacity | 975 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.25)
956th of 3,141
Nationally
260th of 487
In London
8th of 11
In Hammersmith and Fulham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.4
'22/23
32.8
'23/24
29.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2374%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 136 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
22%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)74%
- Employment13%
- Other education4%
- Not sustained3%
- Further education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed131
597
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
143 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian19.3%
- Mixed15.4%
- White (other)13.5%
- White British9.2%
- Black3.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
28
Total schools
24
Oversubscribed
19
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Gliddon Road, London
Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 9BL
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