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Phoenix Academy

Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 0RQSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2024
Progress 8
-1.60
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,107
of 3,141 nationally

About Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating, confirmed by an ungraded inspection in 2024, but its academic outcomes tell a more complicated story. The school’s Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year was -1.6, which the Department for Education bands as well below average. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score across all secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham was +0.35, meaning Phoenix pupils achieved nearly two grades less per subject than similar students nationally, while their local peers comfortably exceeded the national average. The school ranked 11th out of 11 state secondaries in the borough on this metric, placing it in the bottom 1% nationally. Attainment 8, which measures absolute GCSE performance, stood at just 0.4 — effectively zero — and no pupils entered the English Baccalaureate suite of qualifications. These figures suggest the school serves a cohort with exceptionally low starting points, but the gap between its Outstanding label and its exam results is striking.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Curve, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 0RQ
HeadteacherRowan Pearson
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils538
Free School Meals (FSM)60.4%
School Capacity538 / 500 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (18 Apr 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sixth Form CentreSwimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsAstro TurfMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

RowingBadmintonAthleticsGymnasticsDanceTennisCricketFootballHockey

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubDramaOrchestraScience ClubGardeningBook ClubChessDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.