In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.
Hammersmith and Fulham at a glance
Strong results at 11, weaker attendance
How Hammersmith and Fulham's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries15436 primary · 11 secondary · 78 nurseries
Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
Met the standard at 1177%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths62%Attainment 8 53.7, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary31%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.
About Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is a London borough with 36 mainstream primary schools and 11 mainstream secondary schools. Secondary places are in high demand: 64.5% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England. Independent schools are common too, with 19 in the area.
Good to know in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham uses the eAdmissions website for reception applications. Source
The council runs appeals for community primary schools, while academy, free and church schools run their own. Source
The Moving on up brochure sets out the process and the summarised admission criteria for all state schools in the borough. Source
Families wanting a place outside the child's normal age group use an admission out of year request form. Source
From Hammersmith and Fulham council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
74.6%got their first-choice primary school in Hammersmith and Fulham in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 151 of 151 councils. 90.5% got one of their top three.9.0% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
64.5%got their first-choice secondary school in Hammersmith and Fulham in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 146 of 151 councils. 86.8% got one of their top three.28.9% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
0 of 5 primary appeals heard in Hammersmith and Fulham succeeded in 2025. 8 of 54 secondary appeals heard in Hammersmith and Fulham succeeded in 2025.
For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and FulhamEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 29 primaries with one.
100%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
8 of the 8 with a grade.
100%
England 93%
Above England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
77%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
62%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
19%
England 18%
Worse than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
31%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 54 schools that have one.
100%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding23
Good31
Requires improvement0
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Hammersmith and Fulham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1177% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths62% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
Hammersmith and Fulham
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
100%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
77%
62%
Attainment 8
53.7
46.2
Persistent absence
19%
18%
Pupils per teacher
15.5:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£11,203
£8,120
In education or work after 16
91%
91%
Went on to higher education
64%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
21%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
40%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
30%
27%
DfE local authority code 205, ONS code E09000013.
Living here
What it's like for families
Hammersmith and Fulham has 154 schools and nurseries.
There are 2% fewer pupils than in 2018.
31% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Hammersmith and Fulham's state schools each January.
20.2k2018
20.8k2019
20.8k2021
20.6k2022
20.4k2023
20.2k2024
19.8k2025
19.8k2026
Down 2% since 2018.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Hammersmith and Fulham31%
Keep up with schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
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Questions parents ask about Hammersmith and Fulham
How many schools are in Hammersmith and Fulham?+
Hammersmith and Fulham has 154 schools, including 54 primary schools, 26 secondary schools, 78 nurseries, 19 independent schools, 9 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Hammersmith and Fulham?+
The highest-ranked schools in Hammersmith and Fulham on Eduscope are St Peter's Primary School, St Stephen's CofE Primary School, John Betts Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Hammersmith and Fulham are rated Good or Outstanding?+
100% of inspected schools in Hammersmith and Fulham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 23 schools rated Outstanding and 31 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, 77% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Hammersmith and Fulham?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 15.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Hammersmith and Fulham schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 19.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Hammersmith and Fulham?+
There are 19,757 pupils enrolled across schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, with 8,868 in primary and 9,804 in secondary. 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Hammersmith and Fulham?+
There are 19 independent schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Hammersmith and Fulham on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Hammersmith and Fulham?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 154 schools in Hammersmith and Fulham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
