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Phoenix Academy
The Curve, London, W12 0RQ, Hammersmith and Fulham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.5 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
538
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
49%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school excels in providing quality education, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, and a commendable 79% of students progress to university, including 26% to top-third institutions. While the percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is 54%, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry, currently at 47%.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 54% | Top 27% 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%. | 47% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 31% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 19 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School has high expectations
95%
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other21.4%
Black African18.4%
Black Other15.8%
White British12.5%
White Other6.9%
Asian Other4.8%
Black Caribbean4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.51309, -0.23784 · W12 0RQ
School details
Local authorityHammersmith and Fulham
RegionLondon
URN143129
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Phoenix Academy rated by Ofsted?
Phoenix Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2024.
Is Phoenix Academy a good school?
Phoenix Academy scores 86.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Phoenix Academy?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Phoenix Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Phoenix Academy in GCSEs?
Phoenix Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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