Hammersmith Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · London, Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith Academy is a secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). Hammersmith and Fulham has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2017 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- 25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Pupils on roll
- 954 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 34.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 13 January 2026
Strengths
- “This is a highly inclusive and aspirational school.”
- “Pupils are known by staff and have a strong sense of belonging.”
- “Leaders feel morally bound to serve their community and have a significantly positive impact on the lives of the pupils in their care.”
To improve
- “While all pupils make suitable progress from their starting points, some pupils are capable of even higher outcomes.”
- “While sixth-form students' achievement is typically below or close to national averages, they are well prepared for their next steps.”
- “However, these checks need to be consistently deployed across the curriculum with the same precision.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 56% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 52 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 102 first-preference applications, 135 offers in total, 84 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2017 to 2026, as Hammersmith and Fulham published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hammersmith and Fulham.
- West London Free School 0.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Phoenix Academy 0.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Sacred Heart High School 0.8 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Ark Burlington Danes Academy 1.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Fulham Cross Academy 1.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Fulham Boys School 2.2 mi Good Last distance published
- The London Oratory School 2.3 mi Outstanding Last distance published