West London Free School
- West London Free School
241 King Street
London
W6 9LP - Head: Co Headteac Rob Peal Ben McLaughlin
- T 020 8600 0670
- E [email protected]
- W www.wlfs.org
- A state school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
- Pupils: 893
- Religion: None
- Open days: See school website
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Ofsted:
- Latest Overall effectiveness Good 1
- 16-19 study programmes Outstanding 1
- Outcomes for children and learners Good 1
- Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 1
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1
- Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 1
- 1 Full inspection 21st June 2022
- Previous Ofsted grade: Good on 3rd July 2013
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- Linked schools: Bedford Road Primary Academy, West London Free School Primary, Earl's Court Free School Primary, Kensington Primary Academy, Wixams Tree Primary School, Wixams Academy, Edlesborough Primary Academy, Dovery Academy
What the school says...
The West London Free School was the first free school to sign a funding agreement with Michael Gove and was opened by Boris Johnson in September 2011. It was set up by a group of parents and teachers led by the author and journalist Toby Young.
Since opening in 2011, the school has become the most popular state secondary school in Hammersmith and Fulham, with 10 applicants for every place, and is currently the 13th most popular state secondary in England. It offers children a classical liberal education, focusing on a core of academic subjects complemented by art, music, drama and competitive sport.
It aims to become one of the best schools in the country, renowned for academic excellence and capable of instilling world-beating ambition in all its pupils, no matter what their background.
120 pupils are admitted each year, of which 12 are admitted according to musical aptitude. The music scholars receive free instrumental tuition. ...Read more
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