Westside School is an alternative provision free school in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. It supports SEMH and moderate learning.
- Ages 11–16
- 6 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 6 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Mr Pani Matsangos (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Westside Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- School reference (URN)
- 140201
Needs it supports
2 needs: SEMH, moderate learning
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Hammersmith and Fulham (5)
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
Rated Outstanding, October 2019; standards maintained (April 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in October 2019.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, April 2025).
Contact and getting there
8-30 Galena Road, London, W6 0LT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Brackenbury Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- William Morris Sixth Form Mainstream + base · Ages 16–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Miles Coverdale Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 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 Westside School
How do I get a place at Westside School?
Places at Westside School 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 Westside School support?
Social, emotional and mental health and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Westside School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Westside School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 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 Westside School?
8-30 Galena Road, London, W6 0LT, in Hammersmith and Fulham.
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