The Fulham Boys School

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The Fulham Boys School
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The Fulham Boys School
560 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5PY

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SW6 5PY

Coordinates 51°28′46″N0°11′59″W / 51.479353°N 0.199681°W / 51.479353; -0.199681
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Type Free school
Religious affiliation(s) Church of England [1]
Established2014
Department for Education URN 141135 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadmasterDavid Smith
ChaplainSam Brown
Gender Boys
Age11to 18
HousesBrunel (Red), Dickens (Blue), Liddell (Yellow), Wilberforce (Purple)
Colour(s)Red, Blue
SportsRugby, Football, Cricket, Rowing
NewspaperFBS 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.

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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 from September 2014 is Alun Ebenezer, previously assistant head at St Teilo's Church in Wales High School, a large secondary school in Cardiff. [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]

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References

  1. "The Fulham Boys School". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  2. Fulham Boys School finally finds temporary home in West Kensington getwestlondon.co.uk
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  4. "Staff - Fulham Boys School". www.fulhamboysschool.org. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  5. "The Fulham Boys School Admissions Policy". fulhamboysschool.org. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  6. "Sports Aptitude Admissions | Fulham Boys School" . Retrieved 5 December 2018.