Schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, London
Hammersmith and Fulham combines a relatively small geographic area with a strong concentration of high-performing primaries and secondaries. The borough has a notable independent and grammar presence alongside its state schools. Several of the most competitive primaries draw applicants from across west London.
Data last verified 15 May 2026. Sources: Ofsted, DfE GIAS, DfE Performance Tables, Metropolitan Police, MHCLG IMD. See all sources.
Top primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS2 performance. See methodology.
| School | Ofsted | KS2 % |
|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School | Outstanding | 100.0 |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Outstanding | 100.0 |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Outstanding | 98.0 |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 95.0 |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School | Outstanding | 92.0 |
| Earl's Court Free School Primary | Outstanding | 91.0 |
| West London Free School Primary | Outstanding | 90.0 |
Top secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS4 Attainment 8.
| School | Ofsted | Att 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Margaret School | Outstanding | 66.3 |
| The London Oratory School | Outstanding | 62.3 |
| Sacred Heart High School | Outstanding | 60.9 |
| The Hurlingham Academy | Outstanding | 58.4 |
| Phoenix Academy | Outstanding | 49.6 |
| Jack Tizard School | Outstanding | — |
| Westside School | Outstanding | — |
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What the data says about Hammersmith and Fulham
77.8% of Hammersmith and Fulham schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared with a London average of roughly 90% for primary and 80% for secondary. The average number of applications per place across Hammersmith and Fulham is 1.4, a useful indicator of how competitive local admissions are. The average number of recorded crime incidents within 500 metres of a school in Hammersmith and Fulham over the most recent reporting month is 246.9, drawn from the Metropolitan Police open data API. The mean IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) decile of Hammersmith and Fulham's schools is 5.12 — 1 is most deprived, 10 is least deprived. All metrics on this page are recomputed from source data on the 15th of every month. See our methodology for definitions and limitations.
All schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
Every school in Hammersmith and Fulham, listed alphabetically. Click any school for the full record.
Frequently asked
How many schools are there in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Hammersmith and Fulham has 81 schools in our directory, drawn from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Of these, 54 are primary, 26 are secondary, and the remainder are special, all-through, or post-16.
What proportion of Hammersmith and Fulham schools are Outstanding?
As of the latest Ofsted Management Information release, 24 schools in Hammersmith and Fulham (29.6%) are rated Outstanding, and 77.8% are rated Good or Outstanding. Ratings are refreshed monthly from the Ofsted MI publication.
When do I apply for a Reception or Year 7 place in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Reception applications in England close on 15 January each year for the September intake. Year 7 (secondary transfer) applications close on 31 October. Hammersmith and Fulham's applications are coordinated by the local authority through the eAdmissions system. See our full Reception timeline guide.
How does the school appeals process work in Hammersmith and Fulham?
If you are refused your preferred school place, you have a statutory right of appeal. Hammersmith and Fulham appeals are typically heard in May (Reception) and June–July (secondary). See our appeals tracker for Hammersmith and Fulham-level success rates by year.
How can I tell which Hammersmith and Fulham schools are over-subscribed?
Each school listing on this site shows the number of applications per place from the DfE's published admissions data. Apps-per-place above 2 typically indicates strong over-subscription. We refresh this data annually when the DfE publishes its admissions and offers release.
Sources
School list and phase from DfE Get Information About Schools (refreshed monthly). Ofsted ratings from Ofsted Management Information (refreshed monthly). Performance data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Crime data within 500m from the Metropolitan Police open data API. Deprivation deciles from MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019. Read our full methodology for how each metric is calculated.