Hammersmith Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Hammersmith and Fulham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hammersmith Academy.

London, W129JD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.25
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.1%
Continue in education or training
74.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2013
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
25 Cathnor Road
London, W129JD
Phone
2082226000
Website
hammersmithacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136172
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
Website
http://hammersmithacademy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
975 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
911
Free School Meals
45.6% (415 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
44.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.6%
Ebacc Languages:
71.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.25
University Progression:
74.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
79.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
136 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.1 (+25.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
44.3 (+24.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
79.0 (+22.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.6 (+13.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.25 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
57 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
911 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(23 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(31 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ready Responsible Resourceful Reflective Resilient Respectful Reciprocal

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Hammersmith Academy — a school built on aspiration, opportunity, and a clear purpose: to prepare every young person for success in the real world, no matter their starting point or the challenge of the destination.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Session 3 clubs (a full range of sports, academic and leisure activities)

Sports

Netball Basketball Badminton Trampolining

Facilities

Mac Media Suite Two ICT teaching rooms Radio/recording studio Drama Studio with green-screen and recording equipment Sixth Form Centre Two IT hubs Four science laboratories and prep rooms Design Technology workshops with 3D printing and laser cutting Two large Art rooms Science floor with four laboratories and prep rooms Large Sports Hall (netball, basketball, badminton, trampolining) Outdoor Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Fully-equipped gym 350-seat theatre Dining space in the heart of the building RHS award-winning garden and rooftop gardening space with chickens

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects English and Mathematics studied four hours per week each Science studied four hours per week; three hours focused on Sport; emphasis on ICT/Computing and creative subjects (Music, Drama, Art) GCSEs taught over three years (Years 9–11) Encouragement to follow the English Baccalaureate with core subjects English, Mathematics, Triple Science, History or Geography, and a Language (French and/or Spanish), plus two additional subjects Sixth Form offers over 20 academic and vocational courses (A Levels and BTECs), including IT and Creative & Digital Media

SEND Provision

TheSharpSystem for anonymous advice/referrals; Kooth online counselling service.

Admissions Criteria

Hammersmith Academy admits students via a fair banding process. Year 7 entry is an annual intake of 140 students; applications are processed through the local authority’s eAdmissions system; there are two entry routes (Year 7 entry and Sixth Form entry) with in-year applications possible if space is available. Admittance priorities include Looked After or Previously Looked After Children, Children of Academy staff, distance from the Academy, and Siblings of current students; after EHCP considerations, tie-breakers are applied as outlined in the Admissions Policy 2026-2027.

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