The Fulham Boys School
London, SW6 5BD · Hammersmith and Fulham · secondary school
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8th of 11 secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 878 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 82.3 · 95 | 30% | 2.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.93 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 63.8 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Fulham Boys School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.93 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Enterprise Club, play Rugby Union, Football, Cricket, Athletics, Gym, Beat-riding/Spinning, Boxing, or Ballet, and take part in the FBS to Paris Cycle Ride.
Getting in
The published school roll is 822 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How is the Enterprise Club structured for new students?
What Ofsted said about The Fulham Boys School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy and proud, benefiting from a broad curriculum that promotes character development and personal growth. Leaders foster an environment where students are encouraged to be ambitious and respectful, with strong support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated ‘Outstanding’, with pupils engaging in a rich programme of extra-curricular activities, sports, and singing.
- The curriculum is ‘well thought through’, particularly in subjects like history and English, where clear explanations help pupils build knowledge securely.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ and have equal opportunity to access the full curriculum.
- Behaviour is generally courteous, with leaders addressing bullying ‘swiftly’ and maintaining high expectations in most classrooms.
- Leaders provide ‘well-organised professional development opportunities’ and consider teachers’ well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teaching does not systematically check that pupils know and remember what has been taught before moving on to new content.
- Class activities and resources in some subjects are not well selected to support pupils in learning and memorising subject content.
- Expectations for behaviour are not routinely upheld outside of classes, leading to ‘over-excited and boisterous behaviour’ in corridors that can make younger pupils feel uncomfortable.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns to leaders who maintain regular contact with outside agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.0 |
| 2024/25 | 61.4 |
| 2025/26 | 63.8 |
| 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
—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
- 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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