Fulham Cross Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in the Fulham area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England.[1] It is a STEM specialist school.[2]
| Fulham Cross Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Kingwood Road , , SW6 6SN England | |
| Coordinates | 51°28′39″N 0°12′54″W / 51.4776°N 0.2150°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Trust | Fulham Cross Academy Trust |
| Specialist | STEM |
| Department for Education URN | 139364 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Executive Principal | Sally Brooks |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Website | www |
History edit
It was previously known as Henry Compton Secondary School but reopened as Fulham College Boys' School in September 2012.[3]
Previously a foundation school administered by Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council, in March 2013 Fulham College Boys' School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Fulham Cross Academy Trust.
In September 2020 the school was renamed Fulham Cross Academy and accepted girls for the first time, becoming coeducational. The main kingwood building is Grade II listed[4] and has been refurbished from 2020 to 2021.
Results edit
The school's result has continuously been ranked one of the best in London. 99 per cent of boys achieved five A*-C grades in 2013, up 23 per cent from three years ago. 64 per cent achieved 5 A*-C grades, including English and maths. That compares with 49% of students who got five or more GCSEs at A*-C, including English and maths. This is now well above the national average and shows outstanding student progress. The school this year has had particularly outstanding results in science (100% of students achieved A*-C in Chemistry, Physics and Biology) and Languages (92% A*-C in Spanish).
Facilities edit
Facilities include specialist science and design and technology blocks, a multi-use Astroturf sports pitch and gym on site and a fully equipped performing arts centre.
Sixth form edit
Fulham Cross Academy operates a sixth form provision in conjunction with Fulham Cross Girls' School. The sixth form is housed in a building that was formerly Fulham Enterprise Studio.
Notable former pupils edit
Henry Compton School edit
- Shaun Bailey, Conservative parliamentary candidate[5]
- Linford Christie, track athlete[6]
- George Cohen, played for Fulham F.C. and England, the right full back in the 1966 World Cup Final[7]
- Ade Coker, footballer[8]
- Eddie Kadi, comedian, presenter and actor[9]
- Jody Morris, footballer, midfield for Chelsea[citation needed]
- Paul Mortimer, footballer, midfield for Charlton Athletic[10]
- Roy Williams, playwright[11]
References edit
- ^ "Home". fulhamcrossacademy.co.uk.
- ^ "Fulham Cross Academy". Fulham Cross Academy. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Fulham College opens with new name". MyLondon News. 14 September 2012.
- ^ "KINGWOOD ROAD BLOCK HENRY COMPTON SCHOOL, Non Civil Parish - 1378984 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Tories Choose Shaun Bailey as Hammersmith Candidate". neighbournet.com. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ Bagchi, Rob (5 June 2012). "50 stunning Olympic moments No36: Linford Christie wins gold in 1992 - Rob Bagchi". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Fulham FC legend George Cohen recalls his roots ahead of freedom of the borough". lbhf.gov.uk. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ Brian Belton (7 January 2008). East End Heroes, Stateside Kings - The Amazing True Story of Three Footballer Players Who Changed the World. John Blake Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-78219-542-9.
- ^ "Comedian Eddie Kadi to explore the high-end, glossy and exclusive side of Ghana in Crazy Rich… Ghanaians". 22 June 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023 – via www.channel4.com.
- ^ "Aston Villa Player Database". www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ Mason, Rowena (3 July 2008). "Channel 4 Fallout film exposes 'real' face of London knife crime". Retrieved 29 March 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.