The Fulham Boys School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2022

Pupils are happy here. Together with staff, they are proud of their school. Leaders encourage pupils to be themselves, respect the beliefs and cultures of others and be ambitious for their future. The curriculum provides pupils with a broad education which includes the promotion of pupils' character development. The academic curriculum is supplemented by a rich programme for pupils' broader personal development. The new sixth form provides pupils with a wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities. Parents and carers typically commented on the support pupils receive and said that the school helps pupils to become 'all-rounders'. Pupils wear their uniforms smartly and behave courteously. Pupils are safe here. Should any bullying occur, leaders address it swiftly. Should pupils occasionally not meet leaders' expectations, leaders swiftly intervene and correct any misbehaviour. Pupils participate regularly in a range of competitive sports, including rugby union, rowing and athletics. All pupils are involved in singing during regular whole-school assemblies. Pupils have access to impartial careers advice, which helps them to make informed choices about their future studies. Partnerships with employers and activities such as 'Enterprise Week' enhance the careers advice and guidance that pupils receive.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the planned curriculum is not fully realised. In these subjects, teaching does not systematically check that pupils know and remember what has been taught or moves on to introduce new content too quickly. This means pupils struggle to complete more complex work because they do not have the required knowledge. Leaders should ensure that all staff routinely check that pupils understand what has been taught and address any gaps or misconceptions before moving on to new learning.

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