Fulham Cross Academy
83%
Capacity
596
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Fulham Cross Academy
Parents considering Fulham Cross Academy will want to know what other families think, and the numbers paint a clear picture. The school received 280 applications for 133 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.11 applicants per place. Of those, 51 families put it down as their first preference, and 51 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in the available data. The headteacher is Sally Brooks, and the school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary in Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. With 596 pupils on roll against a capacity of 720, there is some room to grow, and the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.8%, which is notably high and reflects the diverse intake.
Academically, Fulham Cross Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, a rating it has held consistently across its most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in February 2023 that confirmed the school remains Good. In the 2023/24 exam results, pupils achieved a Progress 8 score of -0.14, which is below the local authority average of 0.35 and places the school 10th out of 11 similar schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Nationally, it sits in the bottom 50% of schools on this measure. The Attainment 8 score was 45.4, and 71.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though that drops to 44.9% at grade 5 or above. At A-level, the school’s value-added score was -0.51, with a points-per-entry grade of D- and a progress banding of Below average. The sixth form is small, with 43 pupils, and the best three A-levels averaged a D grade.
On the practical side, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, library, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include hockey, football, netball, swimming, dance, athletics, and rugby, while clubs range from choir and orchestra to coding, drama, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language challenges, visual and multi-sensory impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is oversubscribed, so families should apply early and consider it a realistic option if they live nearby or can demonstrate a strong connection. It will suit parents who value a genuinely comprehensive, inclusive secondary with a broad extracurricular offer and a sixth form, and who are comfortable with academic results that sit below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingwood Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 6SN |
| Headteacher | Sally Brooks |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Number of Pupils | 596 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.8% |
| School Capacity | 596 / 720 (83% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.14)
1866th of 3,141
Nationally
387th of 487
In London
10th of 11
In Hammersmith and Fulham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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
16.1
'22/23
17.2
'23/24
18.3
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
2022/2327%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 45 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
0%
Russell Group
0%
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)27%
- Employment24%
- Not sustained22%
- Further education7%
- Other education4%
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
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed133
280
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% 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 half 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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Mixed15.7%
- White British15.1%
- White (other)9.4%
- Asian8.4%
- Black3.0%
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.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
26
Total schools
23
Oversubscribed
18
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 Fulham Cross Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
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
Kingwood Road, London
Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 6SN
Journey to School
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