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Fulham Cross Academy

Academy converter · London · SW6 6SN

Ages 11–19 · 588 pupils · Hammersmith and Fulham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

45.4

Overall absence

9.9%

Admissions demand

0.65 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-03-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.14
−20+2
Attainment 845.4
English & maths grade 5+45%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry51%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.1%
Unauthorised3.7%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.8%
Enrolments in measure
552

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.65 · Often has places

1st preferences

53

Places offered

133

1st-preference offers

53

Total preferences (any rank)
343
Preferred offers (top 3)
87
Applications from outside LA
76
Offers to outside-LA applicants
20
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

588 pupils · 720 places

Pupils on roll
588
Boys / girls
347 / 241
School capacity
720
Capacity fill
588 / 720 (82%)
Free school meals
41%
FSM pupils
179
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE FULHAM CROSS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE FULHAM CROSS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Ms Sally Brooks

Location

Address
Kingwood Road, Fulham Palace Road
Postcode
SW6 6SN
Town
London
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
District
Hammersmith and Fulham
Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
4 on roll / 8 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, 588 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 41%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SW6
24
Secondary in SW6
6
Open schools in Hammersmith and Fulham LA
82
Secondary in Hammersmith and Fulham LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • The Fulham Boys School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    London · SW6 5BD · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att862.0
    • P80.9
    • EM5+73%
    • Absence7.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Lady Margaret School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Att865.4
    • P80.7
    • EM5+80%
    • Absence5.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • The London Oratory School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 7–18

    • Att862.5
    • P80.6
    • EM5+75%
    • Absence6.6%

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  • The Hurlingham Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Att858.3
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    • EM5+78%
    • Absence6.6%

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  • Sacred Heart High School

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    • EM5+77%
    • Absence7.3%

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  • Chelsea Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.1
    • P80.2
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence8.3%

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  • West London Free School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att863.8
    • P81.0
    • EM5+73%
    • Absence6.9%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Sally Brooks
Telephone
02073813606
Website
www.fulhamcrossacademy.co.uk/

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