The Hurlingham Academy is a secondary school in London, 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 school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.
The school has a diverse intake, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 675 |
| Number of Pupils: | 728 |
| Number of Boys: | 410 |
| Number of Girls: | 318 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16% | 8.2% |
| African | 16.50% | 120 |
| White British | 16.10% | 117 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.80% | 93 |
| Other White | 12.10% | 88 |
| Other Mixed | 11.50% | 84 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.00% | 51 |
| Caribbean | 6.20% | 45 |
| Other Asian | 4.50% | 33 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 27 |
| Other Black | 2.50% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.