Ormiston Bridge Academy is an alternative provision academy in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, for children and young people aged 5 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 5–16
- 46 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 46 (places for 64)
- Headteacher
- Ms Sophia Martin (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2013
- Free school meals
- 69.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- School reference (URN)
- 139509
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Hammersmith and Fulham (4)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hammersmith and Fulham council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, June 2025; school remains Good (September 2021)
Inspected in June 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsInsufficient evidence
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2021).
Contact and getting there
Finlay Street, London, SW6 6HB
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Fulham Cross Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Burlington House School Independent · Ages 7–21 0.3 miles
- Queen's Manor School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
All SEND schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
By need in Hammersmith and Fulham: Autism (7) · Speech and language (6) · Moderate learning (6) · SEMH (5) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Hearing (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Ormiston Bridge Academy
How do I get a place at Ormiston Bridge Academy?
Places at Ormiston Bridge Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hammersmith and Fulham council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Ormiston Bridge Academy support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Ormiston Bridge Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Ormiston Bridge Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Ormiston Bridge Academy?
Finlay Street, London, SW6 6HB, in Hammersmith and Fulham.
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