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West London Free School

Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9LPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.96
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
206 1st-choice / 127 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#96 of 3,141 nationally

About West London Free School

West London Free School sits in Hammersmith and Fulham, a borough with fourteen secondary schools, six of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself ranks first among the eleven state secondaries in the local authority, measured by Progress 8, and sits comfortably ahead of its nearest peers: The Fulham Boys School, The Hurlingham Academy, and Sacred Heart High School. Nationally, it places 96th out of over 3,100 schools, putting it in the top three percent of all state secondaries. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 935 applications for 127 places, with 206 families listing it as their first preference. That kind of demand reflects a school that has built a strong reputation in a competitive London borough, and the numbers back it up.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address241 King Street, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9LP
HeadteacherRob Peal Ben McLaughlin
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Number of Pupils921
Free School Meals (FSM)24.1%
School Capacity921 / 920 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
TheatreICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryRowingFootballRugbyBadmintonCricketMartial ArtsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseArt ClubChoirScience ClubFilm ClubDramaNewspaperDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West London Free School

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