The Fulham Boys School
| The Fulham Boys School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
560 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5PY , , SW6 5PY 51°28′46″N 0°11′59″W / 51.479353°N 0.199681°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Free school |
Religious affiliation | Church of England[1] |
| Established | 2014 |
| Founder | Alex Wade |
| 141135 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Headmaster | David Smith |
| Chaplain | Sam Brown |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Houses | Brunel (Red), Dickens (Blue), Liddell (Yellow), Wilberforce (Purple) |
| Colours | Red, Blue |
| Sports | Rugby, Football, Cricket, Rowing |
| Newspaper | FBS Voice |
| Website | http://www.fulhamboysschool.org |
The Fulham Boys School is an English Church of England free school for boys aged 11 to 18. It was founded by a group of Fulham inhabitants and opened in September 2014. Its initial temporary location was in West Kensington in London however there was a second temporary site at Beaumont Avenue.[2] The permanent site is on the premises of the former Fulham Police Station by Fulham Road.
The Fulham Boys School offers an education specifically geared towards boys. Its website states: "Through the application of our Christian values, mutual respect, supportive pastoral care and inspirational teaching, we will help every boy to find his unique talent and realise it, for the benefit of all."[3]
The head teacher who joined in 2018 is David Smith who previously graduated with a degree in Theology from King's College London[4]
Although it is a Church of England school, 50% of the places are offered to boys of all faiths and none.[5]
Admission
Up to eight boys may be admitted on the basis of their sporting aptitude.[6]
In Media
The Fulham Boys School's students, staff, and alumni have been consistently featured in the YouTube channel Korean Englishman showing them try various Korean cuisines such as school lunches, and eventually having a series where students were taken on a school trip to South Korea.[7]
References
- ↑ "The Fulham Boys School". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ↑ Fulham Boys School finally finds temporary home in West Kensington getwestlondon.co.uk
- ↑ "The Fulham Boys School Prospectus". fulhamboysschool.org. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ↑ "David Smith – The Fulham Boys School". fulhamboysschool.org. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "The Fulham Boys School Admissions Policy". fulhamboysschool.org. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ↑ "Sports Aptitude Admissions | Fulham Boys School". Retrieved 5 December 2018.
- ↑ Eden, Caprielle (20 November 2022). "English YouTubers Spotlight Joys of Embracing Other Cultures". The Watchdog. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
External links
- Official website Retrieved March 2021
- Secondary schools in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- Free schools in London
- Free Schools in England with a Formal Faith Designation
- Educational institutions in the United Kingdom established in 2014
- 2014 establishments in England
- Church of England secondary schools in the Diocese of London
- London school stubs