Hammersmith Academy25 Cathnor Road , London

Hammersmith Academy, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Hammersmith Academy currently has around 950 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 20.8%. other white pupils make up about 13.5% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 68% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .