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Fulham Cross Academy
Kingwood Road, Fulham Palace Road, London, SW6 6SN, Hammersmith and Fulham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.0 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
596
Capacity
720
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. It demonstrates solid performance in GCSEs, with an Attainment 8 score of 45.8 and 62% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, while 37% of students progress to university, only 7% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 20 January 2015Older 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. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 41% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% 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%. | 37% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other19.0%
Black African18.8%
White British15.1%
White Other9.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.4%
Mixed Other6.0%
Asian Other5.7%
Black Caribbean5.4%
Black Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.47778, -0.21523 · SW6 6SN
School details
Local authorityHammersmith and Fulham
RegionLondon
URN139364
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Fulham Cross Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fulham Cross Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 January 2015.
Is Fulham Cross Academy a good school?
Fulham Cross Academy scores 45.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Fulham Cross Academy in GCSEs?
Fulham Cross Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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