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Melcombe Primary School

Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9ERPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#12,200
of 13,686 nationally

About Melcombe Primary School

Melcombe Primary School is a small state primary in Hammersmith and Fulham that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 49 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.33, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Of those 49 applications, 16 were first-preference choices, and all 16 received offers. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, even though the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage. The school is led by headteacher Anne-Marie Strachan and has 136 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so it's running well below its maximum size. This undersubscription relative to capacity is interesting given the high application numbers, and may reflect the school's particular appeal to families who know it well rather than a broader catchment draw.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFulham Palace Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9ER
HeadteacherAnne-Marie Strachan
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)55.9%
School Capacity136 / 210 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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