West London Free School
London, W6 9LP · Hammersmith and Fulham · secondary school
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9th 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 880 of them, against 9.5/10 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% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 76.2 · 94 | 30% | 2.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.96 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 64.2 · 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.
West London Free School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 85.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 69.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.96 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Architecture, Zine, Drawing, and Ceramics clubs. Sports include hockey, rounders, football, rugby, netball, basketball, tennis, and cricket. Arts activities feature theatre performances and the London Art Trail, alongside trips to local museums.
Getting in
The published school roll is 926 pupils against a stated capacity of 920. 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 available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the arts and sports facilities accessed during the school day?
What Ofsted said about West London Free School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils flourish” under leaders with “high academic expectations.” It highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum, skilled teaching, and strong pupil behaviour, noting that personal development and sixth-form provision are particularly exceptional.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “knowledge-rich and sequenced” to build understanding over time, with subject leaders broadening content to reflect the community.
- Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who communicate clearly and use assessment effectively to help pupils improve.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” featuring “great conversations” theme days that allow pupils to debate challenging topics and develop public speaking skills.
- Sixth-form students act as role models, supporting younger pupils and engaging in high-level academic programmes.
- Staff are trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they access the same curriculum as peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure plans for all pupils to study the full curriculum are implemented, as some are removed from modern foreign language or classics lessons.
- Leaders need to accurately assess the needs of pupils with weak literacy and numeracy skills and provide tailored support to help them improve quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear policies, secure recruitment procedures, and increased support for pupils’ mental health.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.8 |
| 2024/25 | 69.2 |
| 2025/26 | 64.2 |
| 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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