Hammersmith Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hammersmith Academy
Address: 25 Cathnor Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: W12 9JD
Telephone Number: 02 0822 6000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Hammersmith Academy Trust
Sponsor: Mercers Company, The

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gary Kynaston
Capacity: 975
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 954 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.5%

Location and administration

URN: 136172
DfE Number: 205/6906
UKPRN: 10030768
UPRN: 34147310
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Hammersmith and Fulham (E09000013)
Constituency: Hammersmith and Chiswick (E14001264)
Electoral Ward: Coningham (E05013737)

Easting & Northing: 522551E, 179595N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 9.53" N 0° 14' 8.2" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGQ37+3Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • The Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Mercers of the City of London - The Mercers' Company - Member. Appointed on 11 October 2007 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Dr Niall Aston - Trustee. Appointed on 10 June 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 9 June 2028.
  • Mr Richard Cassell - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • Ms Laleh Dubash - Trustee. Appointed on 18 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 February 2030.
  • Mr Edwin Harrison - Trustee. Appointed on 4 December 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 15 December 2026.
  • Mr Fred Hitchcock - Trustee. Appointed on 21 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
  • Ms Roz Hooper - Trustee. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists - Member. Appointed on 11 October 2007 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Gary Kynaston - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 19 April 2010.
  • Mrs Karen Langton - Trustee. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 25 June 2028.
  • Ms Joanne Elizabeth Ormandy - Trustee. Appointed on 10 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2030.
  • Mr Anant Patel - Trustee. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mr Seatal Patel - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Ms Kiran Sandford - Trustee. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Ms Shalene Shimer - Trustee. Appointed on 21 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
  • Mr Peter Sircar - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 December 2021.
  • Miss Jane Carol Slaughter - Trustee. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • Mr Richard John Vincent - Trustee. Appointed on 23 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2027.
  • Mr Francis Wathen - Trustee. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mr Michael Peter Winslow - Trustee. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 24 June 2029.