William Morris Sixth Form, London
William Morris Sixth Form is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. It was full in 2010, at 155% of capacity.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- Full
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
William Morris Sixth Form in detail
William Morris Sixth Form in its own words
In its own words: "Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They regularly inspect and guide schools to ensure they are providing the best service to the students in their care."
From the headteacher's welcome: "William Morris is a 16-19 Sixth Form focusing on academic and vocational excellence. For 30 years, we have been providing high quality education opportunities to sixth form students, with the firm belief that learning empowers young people."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, badminton, drama, chess and debating.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 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)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 323 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 52% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 9% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
35.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (34%), other ethnic groups (25%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 44 pupils (5.4%) received SEN support and 63 (7.8%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
William Morris Sixth Form has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties: 70 places, 64 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Barons Court Underground Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Charing Cross Hospital, 380 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, William Morris Sixth Form issued 44 suspensions, 5.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: 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
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
William Morris Sixth Form (WMSF) is a mixed community sixth form, located in the Hammersmith area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England. It is named after William Morris, the textile designer, artist, writer, and libertarian socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and British Arts and Crafts Movement.
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At a Glance
35.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Other +7
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C-
Average grade
27.2
Points per entry
C-
Best 3 A-Levels
3%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
150
A-Level students
88%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 323 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
74%
Degree course
77%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 215 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
Keep up with William Morris Sixth Form
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 177
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 177 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 32 serious and 143 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
25 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
155%
Over capacity
795 pupils
512 places
283 pupils over capacity in 2010
2010, 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
1,503
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
63
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
William Morris Sixth Form has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties: 70 places, 64 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
810
Total Pupils
308
Boys
502
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
42
Teachers
19.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,400
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about William Morris Sixth Form
What is William Morris Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
William Morris Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for William Morris Sixth Form?
No fixed boundary. When William Morris Sixth Form 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 William Morris Sixth Form?
William Morris Sixth Form was full in 2010, at 155% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at William Morris Sixth Form?
Classes at William Morris Sixth Form average 18.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to William Morris Sixth Form?
William Morris Sixth Form has around 810 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
Does William Morris Sixth Form have specialist SEN provision?
William Morris Sixth Form has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties: 70 places, 64 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to William Morris Sixth Form?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming William Morris Sixth Form 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 William Morris Sixth Form?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 177 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 32 serious and 143 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 25 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 William Morris Sixth Form?
William Morris Sixth Form is at St Dunstan's Road, London, W6 8RB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)