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The Fulham Boys School

Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 5BDSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
+0.93
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
171 1st-choice / 115 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#105 of 3,141 nationally

About The Fulham Boys School

The Fulham Boys School sits second among 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, according to its Progress 8 score, and ranks 48th out of 487 similar schools across London. Its closest academic peer in the local authority is West London Free School, which holds the top spot with a slightly higher score, followed by The Hurlingham Academy and Sacred Heart High School. The school is a Church of England boys’ secondary with a sixth form, and it operates slightly above its official capacity of 800 pupils, currently enrolling 808. It is heavily oversubscribed: for 115 places in 2025/26, the school received 615 applications, with 171 first-preference applications and 77 first-preference offers. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 5.35 applicants per place, making it a highly sought-after option for families in the borough.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address532 Fulham Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 5BD
HeadteacherDavid Smith
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils808
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity808 / 800 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryTheatreTennis CourtsScience LabsAstro TurfDining HallMusic RoomsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketCross CountryRowingFootballTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubOrchestraDebateDramaModel United NationsGardeningCodingScience ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 16:10

After-school care

16:10-17:00

Source: fulhamboysschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fulham Boys School

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