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Fulham Cross Academy

Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 6SNSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
-0.14
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 133 places
Ranking
#1,866
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingwood Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 6SN
HeadteacherSally Brooks
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils596
Free School Meals (FSM)40.8%
School Capacity596 / 720 (83% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolDining HallSports HallScience LabsLibraryAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

HockeyFootballNetballSwimmingDanceAthleticsRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningCodingDramaFilm ClubOrchestraNewspaperArt ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Fulham Cross Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.