Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, London
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College in detail
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College in its own words
In its own words: "West London College is a Further Education college with three centres located in Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. For nearly 150 years, we have been providing training and development in the area, helping over 10,000 students achieve their career goals each year."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hammersmith and Fulham
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 805 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 14% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 20% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Barons Court Underground Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Green, 230 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The college excels at helping learners gain practical skills and confidence for real careers - for example, hairdressing students develop skills to work independently in salons. Tutors are experts in their subjects and provide excellent support tailored to individual needs. The college works closely with local businesses to ensure courses teach the skills employers actually need.
Key Strengths
- Strong quality of education with tutors who adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs, including those with SEND
- Excellent industry partnerships providing valuable work experience and insights, such as film production and retail skills hubs
- Effective curriculum planning based on thorough stakeholder engagement with employers and local businesses
- Learners develop resilience, confidence and independence well, with particularly strong support for learners with high needs
- Clear progress monitoring and targeted support through initiatives like progress mentors
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes of a minority of young learners fall below college expectations at times
- In some ESOL classes, tutors do not adapt teaching sufficiently for learners with lower levels of English, limiting their language development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - learners and apprentices feel safe, know how to report concerns, and staff take swift and appropriate action when issues are raised.
Extracurricular Activities
West London film competition, work experience with professional filmmakers, industry insights through media production partnerships
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College is a large further education college operating across three London campuses with approximately 6,400 adult learners, 1,500 young people, 250 apprentices and 270 learners with high needs. The college has been rated as Good overall, improving from Requires Improvement at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
5
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 805 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
45%
Degree course
48%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 245 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 168
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 168 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 32 serious and 134 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(19)
Questions parents ask about Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
What is Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College's Ofsted rating?
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025.
What is the catchment area for Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College?
No fixed boundary. When Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 168 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 32 serious and 134 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College?
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College is at Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)