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The Fulham Boys School

Secondary · Free schools · London, SW6 5BD

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#174 of 3,312

Better than 94% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#1,105 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

The Fulham Boys School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2022

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeFree schools
Ages11 to 18
Pupils822
GenderBoys
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherHeadteacher David Smith
TrustFULHAM BOYS SCHOOL LIMITED
Local authorityHammersmith and Fulham
Opened01 Sept 2014
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141135.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHammersmith and FulhamEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.63.8, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham53.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.91.9%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham75.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.82.3%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham61.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.37.9%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham24.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths87.9%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham72.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4124--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHammersmith and FulhamEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.34.77, similar to England, worse than Hammersmith and Fulham37.2435
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.72, similar to England, worse than Hammersmith and Fulham38.1335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better10.4%, worse than England, worse than Hammersmith and Fulham21.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.12, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study94--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils822
Girls0
Boys822
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.25.3%
First language not English10.7%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.900
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.8.7%
Sixth form places2024/25200
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.106
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.26
Average class size20.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
40.1%
Other White
18.2%
African
7.7%
Other mixed
5.6%
Other ethnic group
5.1%
White and Black Caribbean
3.8%
Caribbean
3%
White and Asian
2.9%
Other Asian
2.9%
Other Black
1.7%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher14.7
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.11.3
Teachers (FTE)55.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.18
Support staff (FTE)29.87
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2555.6
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2543.7
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/255.6
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/256.3

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.122
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.631
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.154
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.74
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)362

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolHammersmith and FulhamEngland
Overall absence4.8%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham6.4%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.12.1%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham16.6%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.3%, better than England, better than Hammersmith and Fulham1.7%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate22.9%
Pupils with one or more suspensions15%
Permanent exclusion rate0.5%
Permanent exclusions4

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.93.4%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.90.2%
School sixth form73.8%
Further education14.8%
Apprenticeship2.5%
Sixth form college1.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.6%
Employment0.8%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.4%
Higher education68.8%
Employment12.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5.2%
Further education1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Fulham Boys School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableKensington Prep School GDSTOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableEvergreen Primary SchoolOther independent school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Cross RC SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryFulham Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miSecondaryThe London Oratory SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondaryLady Margaret SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt John's Walham Green Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryNormand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary EducationCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySir John Lillie Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Fulham Boys School

What is The Fulham Boys School's Ofsted rating?

The Fulham Boys School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 11 Oct 2022.

How does The Fulham Boys School rank in England?

The Fulham Boys School ranks 174 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 94% of schools) and 1,105 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The Fulham Boys School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 82.3% of pupils at The Fulham Boys School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 63.8 (England 46.2).

What are The Fulham Boys School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Fulham Boys School was C+, and 10.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How hard is it to get into The Fulham Boys School?

For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Fulham Boys School made 122 offers from 631 applications (5.2 per offer), and 74 of 154 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The Fulham Boys School?

The Fulham Boys School has 822 pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the capacity of The Fulham Boys School?

The Fulham Boys School had 900 school places in 2024/25.

Does The Fulham Boys School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Fulham Boys School has a sixth form with 200 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Fulham Boys School?

At The Fulham Boys School, the average class had 20.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.7 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Fulham Boys School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Fulham Boys School missed 4.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 12.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.