Co-Educational Secondary School For 11-18 Year Olds
From Seed to Summit
Welcome to Hammersmith Academy – a school founded on the belief that every young person deserves a transformational education.
Our mission is simple and ambitious: Hammersmith Academy provides the challenge, opportunity and community that allows each student to find their path to success in the real world.
Since opening in 2011, we have helped thousands of young people achieve academic success, secure places at leading universities, progress onto prestigious degree apprenticeships, and build fulfilling careers across a wide range of professions. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential remains constant.
At Hammersmith Academy, students benefit from expert teaching, high expectations and a curriculum designed to develop both knowledge and character. We challenge students to think deeply, work hard and aim high, while providing the support and guidance they need to succeed.
What makes our Academy distinctive is the breadth of opportunities available beyond the classroom. Through exceptional partnerships with organisations including St Paul’s School, St Paul’s Girls’ School, universities, cultural institutions and leading employers, students gain experiences that broaden horizons, raise aspirations and prepare them for life beyond school.
We are equally proud of the community we have built. Ours is a school where students feel known, supported and inspired to contribute positively to the world around them. Guided by our values of Responsibility, Resilience, Resourcefulness and Respect, students develop the confidence, independence and character needed to thrive in modern society.
Whether your child joins us in Year 7 or Sixth Form, they will become part of an ambitious, inclusive and aspirational community that is committed to helping them achieve real world success.
I hope this website gives you a sense of what makes Hammersmith Academy such a special place to learn, grow and succeed. We look forward to welcoming you to our Academy.
Gary Kynaston
Headteacher
Responsibility, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Respect
At Hammersmith Academy, education is more than exam results, it is about character, confidence and the skills that shape a fulfilling life. We combine academic challenge with exceptional pastoral support, creating an environment where every student feels known, supported and empowered.
Ranked within the top 15% for student progress and top 25% of schools nationally for GCSE results, we help students achieve their personal best, from confident learners to future leaders.
Our ethos is defined by four core values: Responsibility • Resilience • Resourcefulness • Respect. These principles guide how we learn, behave, and grow as a community.
Academic Excellence, Enriched by Opportunity
Our knowledge-rich curriculum is taught by passionate subject specialists who set high expectations and nurture intellectual curiosity. What sets us apart is the breadth and depth of real world opportunities woven into school life.
Through our unique private school partnerships with St Paul’s School, St Paul’s Girls’ School, and our sponsors The Mercers’ Company and The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, students access masterclasses, academic stretch, cultural experiences, and expert-led enrichment rarely found in the state sector.
We are uniquely enriched by an outstanding network of partnerships that broaden horizons and open doors for our students. Our cultural and industry partners — including Kensington Palace, the Design Museum, the Old Vic, RHS, Royal College of Music, National Geographic, the British Exploring Society and Motorsport UK — provide extraordinary real-world experiences that develop confidence, cultural capital and professional awareness. These partnerships ensure every student benefits from opportunities far beyond the traditional classroom.
These experiences open minds, raise aspirations, and ensure students leave us confident in any environment – academically, socially and professionally.
