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Hammersmith Academy

Academy sponsor led · London · W12 9JD

Ages 11–18 · 954 pupils · Hammersmith and Fulham

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

52.6

Overall absence

8.4%

Admissions demand

1.09 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

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+0.25
−20+2
Attainment 852.6
English & maths grade 5+57%
English & maths grade 4+77%
EBacc entry71%

EBacc APS: 4.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.2%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.5%
Enrolments in measure
734

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

1.09 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

134

Places offered

135

1st-preference offers

84

Total preferences (any rank)
549
Preferred offers (top 3)
135
Applications from outside LA
150
Offers to outside-LA applicants
16
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 fill98%

954 pupils · 975 places

Pupils on roll
954
Boys / girls
509 / 445
School capacity
975
Capacity fill
954 / 975 (98%)
Free school meals
34.5%
FSM pupils
243
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

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: HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Mercers Company, The
Headteacher
Mr Gary Kynaston

Location

Address
25 Cathnor Road
Postcode
W12 9JD
Town
London
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
District
Hammersmith and Fulham
Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, 954 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.5%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in W12
22
Secondary in W12
3
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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    • EM5+73%
    • Absence6.9%

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  • All Saints Catholic College

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    • Absence9.2%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gary Kynaston
Telephone
02082226000
Website
http://hammersmithacademy.org

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