West London Free School Primary, London
West London Free School Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London, part of Knowledge Schools Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 97th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West London Free School Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at West London Free School Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 95% in maths).
Getting a place at West London Free School Primary
For September 2026 entry, 78 families put West London Free School Primary as their first choice and 322 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 34 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at West London Free School Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West London Free School Primary are Earl's Court Free School Primary (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths); John Betts Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 78% maths); and Brackenbury Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 84% maths).
West London Free School Primary's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Earl's Court Free School PrimaryJohn Betts Primary SchoolSt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolBrackenbury Primary School
The trust
West London Free School Primary is one of 9 schools run by Knowledge Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 81% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
141 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about West London Free School Primary (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (70%).
Who goes there
58.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (20%), Mixed (18%) and Black (16%).
In 2026, 61 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 8 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
West London Free School Primary had 28 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Ravenscourt Park Underground Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Iffley Road (->e), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
West London Free School Primary recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West London Free School Primary are Sacred Heart High School (0.3 miles), West London Free School (0.3 miles) and Hammersmith Academy (0.5 miles).
Sacred Heart High SchoolWest London Free SchoolHammersmith Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish, with a carefully planned curriculum that stretches children to reach their full potential. Reading is woven throughout everything the school does, helping pupils develop a genuine love of books and learning. The school is particularly ambitious for children with additional needs, ensuring they receive precise support and progress exceptionally well alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious, well-designed curriculum with precise checks on pupil learning and quick identification of gaps
- Reading is at the heart of the curriculum with high-quality texts, engaging reading spaces, and well-trained staff delivering phonics with precision
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND who progress very well through carefully matched provision
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes with a calm, focused learning environment free from disruption
- Strong focus on cultural capital through thoughtfully planned trips to museums, theatres and key London landmarks
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, museum visits, theatre visits, class ambassador leadership roles
West London Free School Primary is an outstanding primary school where pupils thrive in a warm, welcoming community. The school has maintained excellent standards with a highly ambitious curriculum and exceptional pupil behaviour and personal development.
At a Glance
25.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
141 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West London Free School Primary
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near West London Free School Primary.
- FunTech at Hammersmith490m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Ravenscourt Park500m away · Not yet graded
- Fort 4 Fun520m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva @ Brackenbury Primary570m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ John Betts630m away · Not yet graded
- Boom Sports - FG640m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West London Free School Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West London Free School Primary 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
- 201
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 41
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 201 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 41 serious and 158 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
32 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
Your chances of a place at West London Free School Primary
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
419 pupils
420 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
61
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
423
Total Pupils
193
Boys
230
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,011
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,235
Per pupil
£2879k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
10.2%
Persistent absence
374
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
West London Free School Primary
Questions parents ask about West London Free School Primary
What are SATs results like at West London Free School Primary?
Of the pupils at West London Free School Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is West London Free School Primary's Ofsted rating?
West London Free School Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for West London Free School Primary?
No fixed boundary. When West London Free School Primary is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at West London Free School Primary?
West London Free School Primary was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at West London Free School Primary?
Classes at West London Free School Primary average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West London Free School Primary?
West London Free School Primary has around 423 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West London Free School Primary?
4.5% of sessions were missed at West London Free School Primary in 2024/25. 10.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West London Free School Primary?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming West London Free School Primary on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does West London Free School Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of West London Free School Primary: FunTech at Hammersmith (490m away, registered, not yet graded), Aktiva Camps @ Ravenscourt Park (500m away, registered, not yet graded) and Fort 4 Fun (520m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near West London Free School Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 201 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 41 serious and 158 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 32 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 West London Free School Primary?
West London Free School Primary is at Cambridge Grove, London, W6 0LB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)