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Fulham Cross Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Sally Brooks

corporate_fareTHE FULHAM CROSS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onLondon, SW6 6SN

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

554

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Attainment 8

45.7

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Hammersmith and Fulham

#1,600 of 3,216 nationally

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Fulham Cross Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Fulham Cross Academy is an academy converter in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE FULHAM CROSS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 596 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7, placing the school #11 in Hammersmith and Fulham and #1,600 of 3,216 nationally. 45.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 26.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

45.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.7%

Entering EBacc41.10%

EBacc APS4.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.00%

EBacc APS4.2

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.97

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A9.9%

Achieving A*–B26.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate82.6%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.51

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate91.30%

2022

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2023

Inspection Report

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21 February 2018

Inspection Report

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20 January 2015

Inspection Report

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01 March 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-02-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-20

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-07-06

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(29 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 596 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	596	30	5.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	602	43	7.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	584	28	4.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	581	24	4.1%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	591	42	7.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	539	19	3.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	554	26	4.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	556	21	3.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	473	10	2.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	474	15	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	475	5	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	417	7	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	414	1	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	427	16	3.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	370	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	370	14	3.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	388	23	5.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	383	7	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	367	17	4.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	381	8	2.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	397	22	5.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	402	19	4.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	411	21	5.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	412	13	3.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	411	9	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	433	33	7.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree26%

disagree39%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree29%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree42%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree35%

disagree29%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree48%

disagree3%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes55%

no45%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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West London Free School

Lady Margaret School

The London Oratory School

The Fulham Boys School

Sacred Heart High School

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