Best Primary Schools in Hammersmith and Fulham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 35 schools across Hammersmith and Fulham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hammersmith and Fulham has 35 open primary schools. Of the 35 with a published Ofsted inspection, 14 (40%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Good Shepherd RC Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hammersmith and Fulham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

35
Total schools
14
Outstanding (historic grade)
40%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
77.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 St Peter's Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Langford Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
5. Ark Conway Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
6. John Betts Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
7. St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
8. Earl's Court Free School Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
9. Holy Cross RC School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. Avonmore Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
11. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. Miles Coverdale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
13. Fulham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
14. Greenside Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
15. Melcombe Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
16. St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
17. Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit
Primary
 Good 79 View school
18. Brackenbury Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
19. Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hammersmith and Fulham?
There are 35 open primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham (closed schools are excluded). 14 of the 35 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Hammersmith and Fulham is Good Shepherd RC Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hammersmith and Fulham?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Primary and secondary applications in Hammersmith and Fulham are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hammersmith and Fulham council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.