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Good Shepherd RC Primary School

Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 9BYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#635 of 13,686 nationally

About Good Shepherd RC Primary School

Good Shepherd RC Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 128 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.27. Of those 128 applicants, 47 put the school as their first preference, and 27 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand speaks volumes about the school’s reputation in Hammersmith and Fulham. While the data doesn’t include a formal parent-view survey percentage, the sheer number of families actively choosing it suggests strong satisfaction. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Imogen Lavelle leads a school that is slightly over its official capacity of 210, currently educating 227 pupils. Just 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Address35 Gayford Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 9BY
HeadteacherImogen Lavelle
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)12.8%
School Capacity227 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsCricketSwimmingTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningBook ClubChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:15

After-school care

15:15-18:15

Source: goodshepherdrc.lbhf.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Good Shepherd RC Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.