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Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 9JDSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
No single grade since Sep 2024
Jan 2026
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.8×
First choices did not exceed offers made
102 1st-choice / 135 offers made
Ranking
#956
of 3,141 nationally

About Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 954 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 975.

The latest recorded Ofsted inspection was on 13 Jan 2026 has no single overall grade. the published Attainment 8 score was 52.0 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C for 2023/24. admissions data records 102 first-preference applications and 135 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Address25 Cathnor Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 9JD
HeadteacherMr Gary Kynaston
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils954
Free School Meals (FSM)34.5%
School Capacity954 / 975 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Report Card

13 Jan 2026
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No single overall grade

Ofsted report cards assess separate areas on a five-level scale. These results should not be converted into an overall score.

Safeguarding standardsMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum & teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & behaviourStrong standard
Personal development & wellbeingStrong standard
Leadership & governanceStrong standard
Post-16 provisionExpected standard

Source: Ofsted official management information, 28 May 2026. Report-card levels are not directly comparable with legacy Ofsted grades.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hammersmith Academy

Yes, Hammersmith Academy has been inspected by Ofsted. State-funded school inspections stopped receiving a single overall effectiveness grade from September 2024. From November 2025, renewed inspections use report cards with separate five-point grades for each evaluation area.