Ormiston Queensmill Academy, London
Ormiston Queensmill Academy is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in London, part of Ormiston Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ormiston Queensmill Academy in detail
Ormiston Queensmill Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Ormiston Queensmill Academy is open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM , Monday to Friday."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, swimming, gardening and Duke of Edinburgh.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ormiston Queensmill Academy are North West London Independent Special School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, selective); Cambridge School (0.4 miles, Good); Jack Tizard School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); and Q+ Queensmill College (0.5 miles, Good).
North West London Independent Special SchoolCambridge SchoolJack Tizard SchoolQ+ Queensmill College
The trust
Ormiston Queensmill Academy is one of 44 schools run by Ormiston Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 19 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 11% to a further education college.
Who goes there
50.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (39%), White British (16%) and other ethnic groups (13%).
Almost every pupil at Ormiston Queensmill Academy has an education, health and care plan (252 of 252 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Ormiston Queensmill Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 247 places, 247 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is East Acton Underground Station, about 1110 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wormholt Road Shepherd's Bush, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ormiston Queensmill Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
50.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Ormiston Queensmill Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Ormiston Queensmill Academy is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 156
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 156 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 138 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
26 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
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
252 pupils
250 places
2 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
252
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ormiston Queensmill Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 247 places, 247 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
252
Total Pupils
198
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
84.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£70,910
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.6%
Overall absence
32.1%
Persistent absence
212
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Ormiston Queensmill Academy
What are GCSE results like at Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Ormiston Queensmill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.5. 4% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Ormiston Queensmill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Queensmill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2021 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Ormiston Queensmill Academy is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
Ormiston Queensmill Academy has around 252 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Ormiston Queensmill Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Ormiston Queensmill Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 247 places, 247 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
11.6% of sessions were missed at Ormiston Queensmill Academy in 2024/25. 32.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ormiston Queensmill Academy 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 Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 156 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 138 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 26 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 Ormiston Queensmill Academy?
Ormiston Queensmill Academy is at 1 Askham Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 0NW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)