Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
London, SW6 6BP · Hammersmith and Fulham · secondary school
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5th of 11 secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 288 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 86 | 35% | 3.03 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.3 · 79 | 30% | 2.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.1 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 634. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils with lower initial attainment to reach the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Overview
The inspection found that Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College reaches a "strong standard" across all evaluated areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, leadership, and personal development. Leaders have established a secure culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for their future, with high-quality teaching supporting strong academic outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils attain above average in national examinations, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers in some subjects.
- Attendance is increasing due to proactive pastoral support and high expectations, with disadvantaged pupils attending very well.
- Teachers possess "very secure subject knowledge" and use a consistent ‘playbook’ of strategies to check understanding and address misconceptions.
- A "secure culture of inclusion" ensures all pupils are welcomed, with precise support for those with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Pupils benefit from an extensive personal development programme, including ‘empower days’, which builds resilience and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to embed improvement strategies to ensure "greater consistency across the school" so all pupils achieve exceptionally well.
- Leaders are taking decisive action to address the fact that high standards of achievement are not yet seen in a minority of subject areas.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.3 |
| 2024/25 | 57.1 |
| 2025/26 | 58.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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