New King's Road School
London, SW6 4LY · Hammersmith and Fulham · primary school
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28th of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score, 36 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,458 of them, against 6.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New King's Road School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 151 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about New King's Road School
Overview
Thomas’s Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, welcoming and inclusive place" where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in positive behaviour and a broad, interesting curriculum that inspires students. While most pupils achieve well and enjoy a rich range of extracurricular opportunities, there are inconsistencies in curriculum planning and underdeveloped outdoor learning spaces.
Strengths
- Pupils are "caring and celebrate differences," contributing to a positive school culture where they feel supported by staff.
- The curriculum is "well-designed and rich," with important knowledge and vocabulary "logically sequenced from the early years."
- Early reading is strong; children "learn to read fluently and confidently" thanks to well-trained staff and effective phonics support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in all aspects of school life" and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel supported, and trustees "hold leaders fully accountable for their work," including curriculum improvements.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "curricular thinking is not coherently planned, sequenced and adapted," limiting learning for some pupils, including those with SEND.
- The playgrounds and early years outdoor learning space are "underdeveloped," restricting opportunities to maximise children’s learning in Reception.
- Although attendance has improved, "there are still too many pupils who are not in school regularly enough."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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