Fulham Cross Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingwood Road Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6SN |
| Phone | 02073813606 |
| Reference Number | 139364 |
Fulham Cross Academy continues to demonstrate good performance as a secondary school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school's community fosters respect and inclusion, with leaders effectively managing bullying incidents. Pupils benefit from an ambitious and well-structured curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, facilitating engagement and learning. The adaptations made to the curriculum have further strengthened pupils' understanding and preparation for future studies. This is the first routine inspection since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing leaders to showcase the school’s adaptability and resilience during challenging times.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 596 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.89%
Girls: 41.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 61 | 21 | 82 |
| 8 | 62 | 44 | 106 |
| 9 | 62 | 36 | 98 |
| 10 | 59 | 38 | 97 |
| 11 | 64 | 29 | 93 |
| 12 | 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 18.8% |
| White, British | 15.1% |
| White, Other | 9.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| Caribbean | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Fulham College Boys' School | |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are encouraged to be emotionally aware and respectful towards others.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-structured, matching national expectations.
- Leaders support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.
- Strong careers provision prepares pupils well for future educational and career choices.
- Leaders and governors maintain good communication with stakeholders and care about staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching does not check carefully what pupils have learned.
- Occasional derogatory language between pupils is not tackled with consistent rigor.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.27 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.09 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 56 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 47 | 13 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
Filmer Road, Fulham, London, SW6 6AS |
0.27 miles |
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Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit
Lysia Street, London, SW6 6ND |
0.32 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
Bishops Avenue, Fulham, London, SW6 6ED |
0.35 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Estcourt Road, Fulham, London, SW6 7HB |
0.42 miles |
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Sir John Lillie Primary School
Lillie Road, Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7LN |
0.44 miles |
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Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk, London, W6 8PF |
0.46 miles |
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Parsons Green Prep School
1 Fulham Park Road, London, SW6 4LJ |
0.47 miles |
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St Augustine's RC Primary School
Disbrowe Road, London, W6 8QE |
0.51 miles |
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Kensington Prep School GDST
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0.56 miles |
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Thomas's Academy
New King's Road, Fulham, London, SW6 4LY |
0.58 miles |
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Evergreen Primary School
9 Swan Mews, Parsons Green, SW6 4QT |
0.61 miles |
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Melcombe Primary School
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9ER |
0.63 miles |
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Kensington Wade
FULHAM PALACE ROAD, LONDON, W6 9ER |
0.63 miles |
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Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Bramber Road, London, W14 9PA |
0.71 miles |
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Holy Cross RC School
Basuto Road, London, SW6 4BL |
0.71 miles |
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Sulivan Primary School
Peterborough Road, Fulham, London, SW6 3BN |
0.84 miles |
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Oasis Academy Putney
184 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 1LY |
0.84 miles |
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Fulham Primary School
Halford Road, London, SW6 1JU |
0.84 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School
Felsham Road, Putney, St. Mary's CE Primary School, Putney, London, SW15 1BA |
0.86 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney
Putney Common, Putney, London, SW15 1HL |
0.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Munster Road, Fulham, London, SW6 6BP |
0.25 miles |
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Burlington House School
Bishops Avenue, London, SW6 6EG |
0.35 miles |
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The Fulham Prep School Ltd
200 Greyhound Road, London, London, W14 9SD |
0.64 miles |
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The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD |
0.67 miles |
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Lady Margaret School
Parsons Green, London, SW6 4UN |
0.72 miles |
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The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX |
0.96 miles |
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Parayhouse School
Hammersmith and Fulham College, Gliddon Road, Fulham, London, W14 9BL |
0.97 miles |
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Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL |
0.97 miles |
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The Hurlingham Academy
Peterborough Road, Fulham, London, SW6 3ED |
1.06 miles |
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The Swedish School
82 Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JS |
1.14 miles |
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Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7DG |
1.15 miles |
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St James Senior Girls' School
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1.21 miles |
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St Paul's Girls' School
Brook Green, London, W6 7BS |
1.21 miles |
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St Paul's School
Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JT |
1.26 miles |
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Wetherby Pembridge
Emberton House, Maclise Road, London, W14 8UX |
1.32 miles |
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The Harrodian School
Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN |
1.36 miles |
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The Godolphin and Latymer School
Iffley Road, London, W6 0PG |
1.37 miles |
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Chelsea Academy
Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB |
1.39 miles |
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West London Free School
241 King Street, London, W6 9LP |
1.41 miles |
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Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
237 King Street, London, W6 9LR |
1.42 miles |