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Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD, Hammersmith and Fulham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
950
Capacity
975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 23% nationally. A notable 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with 24% attending top third institutions. While the school excels in many areas, parents may want to consider the EBacc entry rate of 60% when evaluating its curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.0 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 60% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.8%
White Other13.5%
Other11.3%
Asian Other10.4%
Mixed Other9.7%
White British9.2%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Black Caribbean3.7%
Black Other3.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.50201, -0.23576 · W12 9JD
School details
Local authorityHammersmith and Fulham
RegionLondon
URN136172
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitehammersmithacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Hammersmith Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hammersmith Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2013.
Is Hammersmith Academy a good school?
Hammersmith Academy scores 66.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hammersmith Academy in GCSEs?
Hammersmith Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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