The Hurlingham Academy, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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 Hurlingham Academy currently has around 728 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.7% girls. Around 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 16.5%. white british pupils make up about 16.1% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Peterborough Road, London, SW6 3ED
Website: www.thehurlinghamacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02077312581
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Leon Wilson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 141617

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 675
Number of Pupils: 728
Number of Boys: 410
Number of Girls: 318

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African16.50%120
White British16.10%117
Other (any other ethnic group)12.80%93
Other White12.10%88
Other Mixed11.50%84
White and Black Caribbean7.00%51
Caribbean6.20%45
Other Asian4.50%33
Unclassified3.70%27
Other Black2.50%18
White and Black African2.30%17
White and Asian1.40%10
Chinese1.20%9
Pakistani1.00%7
Indian0.70%5
Bangladeshi0.40%3
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.81)
Of the 143 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 100 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.81
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.53
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
56%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
74%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
67%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
59.7
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
56.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.4
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
5.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
86%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horder Nursery School
Horder Road , SW6 5ED
- not rated 1,387 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND
4out of 4 1,925 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshcroft Early Years Centre
Bramber Road , W14 9PA
- not rated 2,208 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,428 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,940 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Peterborough Primary School
Clancarty Road , SW6 3AA
- not rated 407 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sulivan Primary School
Peterborough Road , SW6 3BN
- not rated 410 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sulivan Primary School
Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3BN
3out of 4 410 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Langford Primary School
Gilstead Road , Fulham SW6 2LG
4out of 4 829 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Langford Primary School
Gilstead Road , Fulham SW6 2LG
- not rated 829 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hurlingham and Chelsea Secondary School
Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Hurlingham Academy
Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED
4out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lady Margaret School
Parson's Green , SW6 4UN
- not rated 809 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Lady Margaret School
Parson's Green , SW6 4UN
4out of 4 809 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
St Mark's CofE School
Bishops Avenue , Fulham SW6 6ED
- not rated 1,431 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 1,725 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 1,470 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 1,911 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy
Finlay Street , SW6 6HB
- not rated 1,983 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 3,057 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 3,206 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas's Fulham
Hugon Road , SW6 3ES
- not rated 277 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
L'Ecole Des Petits
2 Hazlebury Road , SW6 2NB
- not rated 663 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
L'Ecole des Petits School
2 Hazlebury Road , SW6 2NB
- not rated 663 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
1 Marinefield Road , SW6 2LL
- not rated 829 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Gilstead Road , SW6 2LG
- not rated 829 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.