West London Free School Catchment Area
West London Free School is a free s secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 921 pupils, and a capacity of 920 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
921
Pupils
920
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
West London Free School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West London Free School?
The catchment area for West London Free School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at West London Free School are allocated by Hammersmith and Fulham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →West London Free School: at or above its 920 place limit
West London Free School has a published admission number of 920 places. 921 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 920 places. Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.1% of pupils at West London Free School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hammersmith and Fulham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hammersmith and Fulham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →
West London Free School: School Information
- Full address
- 241 King Street, London, W6 9LP
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136750
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to West London Free School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: West London Free School
What is the catchment area for West London Free School? ▾
The catchment area for West London Free School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West London Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, West London Free School currently has 921 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 920 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West London Free School? ▾
Admission to West London Free School is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West London Free School cover? ▾
West London Free School is a secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West London Free School? ▾
West London Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.