What did School Atlas judge Hammersmith Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Hammersmith Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hammersmith Academy?

Hammersmith Academy has 954 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hammersmith Academy take?

Hammersmith Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Hammersmith Academy located?

Hammersmith Academy is located in London, W12 9JD, Hammersmith and Fulham.

How do I apply to Hammersmith Academy?

Hammersmith Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Hammersmith Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hammersmith Academy was 1.4 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Hammersmith Academy?

When Hammersmith Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After or previously Looked After — Children Looked After or previously Looked After*; 2. Children of staff — Children of staff at Hammersmith Academy; 3. Distance — Distance from the academy*. The school offers 140 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event of a tie between twins living at the same address, the Academy Trust will admit both and not offer any further places until numbers fall back to the admission number of 140. If all applications within a band have been exhausted, the remaining places will be offered to siblings within the next highest band based on proximity.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hammersmith Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.3% of pupils at Hammersmith Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Hammersmith Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

School AtlasHammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham

School AtlasHammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham

How close did you need to live?

1.4miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Hammersmith Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Hammersmith Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After or previously Looked After — Children Looked After or previously Looked After*.
2Children of staff — Children of staff at Hammersmith Academy.
3Distance — Distance from the academy*.

If two applications tie: In the unlikely event of a tie between twins living at the same address, the Academy Trust will admit both and not offer any further places until numbers fall back to the admission number of 140. If all applications within a band have been exhausted, the remaining places will be offered to siblings within the next highest band based on proximity.

After the allocation of children with an EHC plan, the admission criteria are applied in the order listed. Sixth form (Year 12) admits up to 150 students based on published sixth form criteria, but the ordered list is not provided in this document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hammersmith Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Hammersmith Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Hammersmith Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hammersmith Academy?: Hammersmith Academy has 954 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hammersmith Academy take?: Hammersmith Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Hammersmith Academy located?: Hammersmith Academy is located in London, W12 9JD, Hammersmith and Fulham.
How do I apply to Hammersmith Academy?: Hammersmith Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Hammersmith Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hammersmith Academy was 1.4 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Hammersmith Academy?: When Hammersmith Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After or previously Looked After — Children Looked After or previously Looked After*; 2. Children of staff — Children of staff at Hammersmith Academy; 3. Distance — Distance from the academy*. The school offers 140 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event of a tie between twins living at the same address, the Academy Trust will admit both and not offer any further places until numbers fall back to the admission number of 140. If all applications within a band have been exhausted, the remaining places will be offered to siblings within the next highest band based on proximity.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hammersmith Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.3% of pupils at Hammersmith Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Hammersmith and Fulham Compare Hammersmith and Fulham schools Best secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham Sixth forms in Hammersmith and Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham hub All Hammersmith and Fulham schools Schools on map Admissions checker Choosing sixth form guide Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

1.4miles

Last distance offered at Hammersmith Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Hammersmith Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After or previously Looked After — Children Looked After or previously Looked After*.
2Children of staff — Children of staff at Hammersmith Academy.
3Distance — Distance from the academy*.

Hammersmith Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Hammersmith Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Hammersmith Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hammersmith Academy?: Hammersmith Academy has 954 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hammersmith Academy take?: Hammersmith Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Hammersmith Academy located?: Hammersmith Academy is located in London, W12 9JD, Hammersmith and Fulham.
How do I apply to Hammersmith Academy?: Hammersmith Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Hammersmith Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hammersmith Academy was 1.4 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Hammersmith Academy?: When Hammersmith Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After or previously Looked After — Children Looked After or previously Looked After*; 2. Children of staff — Children of staff at Hammersmith Academy; 3. Distance — Distance from the academy*. The school offers 140 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event of a tie between twins living at the same address, the Academy Trust will admit both and not offer any further places until numbers fall back to the admission number of 140. If all applications within a band have been exhausted, the remaining places will be offered to siblings within the next highest band based on proximity.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hammersmith Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.3% of pupils at Hammersmith Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Hammersmith Academy

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Hammersmith Academy

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Nearby schools within 5 km