The Fulham Boys School is a mainstream secondary school in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, for boys aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 106 of its 822 pupils (12.9%) were getting SEN support and 26 (3.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 822 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Hammersmith and Fulham.
12.9% get SEN support
106 of 822 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.2% have an EHC plan
26 of 822 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health43
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia36
- Autism24
- Speech, language and communication14
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Free school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 822 (places for 800)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher David Smith
- Part of
- Fulham Boys School Limited
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- School reference (URN)
- 141135
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Hammersmith and Fulham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Fulham Cross Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Chelsea Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- First Bridge School Independent · Ages 2–11 0.8 miles
- Burlington House School Independent · Ages 7–21 0.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Holy Cross RC School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 10.9%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.2 miles
- Fulham Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 21.9%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.3 miles
- Lady Margaret School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 17%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Hammersmith and Fulham SEND schools in Hammersmith and Fulham
Questions about The Fulham Boys School
How many pupils at The Fulham Boys School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 106 of the 822 pupils (12.9%) were getting SEN support and 26 (3.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Fulham Boys School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (43 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (36 pupils) and autism (24 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Fulham Boys School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Fulham Boys School?
Through Hammersmith and Fulham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Fulham Boys School?
You can ask for The Fulham Boys School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Fulham Boys School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Fulham Cross Academy, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is The Fulham Boys School?
532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD, in Hammersmith and Fulham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.