The Hurlingham Academy
London, SW6 3ED · Hammersmith and Fulham · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 9.8/10 against 494 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 73.4 · 92 | 30% | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.86 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.4 · 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.
The Hurlingham Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 64.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.86 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, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Music and Performing Arts, and Art Excellence Programme. Sports include football, handball, rugby, athletics, and table tennis. Trips feature Cultural Capital week, Jamie's Farm Residential, and a visit to the Courtauld Gallery. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 728 pupils against a stated capacity of 675. 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 specific support is offered to ensure all pupils maintain the high progress scores seen in recent data? How are the various trips and clubs funded or accessed by families?
What Ofsted said about The Hurlingham Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “proud to attend” and thrive within a “harmonious and caring environment.” Leaders have embedded an “admirable vision and ambition,” resulting in an education that goes beyond academic excellence to foster “active citizens.” The school is judged as “Outstanding” across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously planned, well resourced and expertly delivered,” with staff skilfully sequencing learning so pupils “recall and build on prior knowledge.”
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and create a “highly structured learning environment” that ensures pupils remain focused and address misconceptions promptly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “accurately” identified and “well supported,” allowing them to access the full curriculum with “increasing confidence.”
- Attendance rates are high, and the school maintains a “culture of reading for pleasure,” with pupils making “extensive use of the school library.”
- Pupils receive “timely guidance about careers” and develop leadership skills through responsibilities such as serving on the school council.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3 |
| 2024/25 | 58.4 |
| 2025/26 | 58.4 |
| 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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