Fulham School | About us

Building a foundation for success in a nurturing environment

For over 25 years, Fulham School's mission has been to secure outstanding outcomes by delivering an exemplary education through innovative, personalised learning strategies. Nurturing the abilities of every child remains at the heart of our ethos.

Fulham school aims to develop pupils who can:

• Creatively and resiliently solve problems
• Work independently, collaboratively and lead others
• Show respect and compassion as global citizens

We have the following guiding principles:

• Embracing innovation and enquiry
• Universal wellbeing
• Global responsibility
• Positive engagement

fulham school about educational philosophy

A Path Towards Success

At Fulham School, our comprehensive exam preparation exemplifies our ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Each pupil is offered a curriculum featuring a range of subjects and activities, all of which foster open-mindedness and diverse interests, while supporting students as they uncover and develop their strengths.

Our school's hand-picked teachers instil broad-ranging skills and help children build a foundation for successful outcomes within a secure and exploratory setting.

The History of Our School

Fulham School was founded by Jane Emmett, who remains a governor. Since 1996, the school has grown from a single-class institution to educating 700 pupils while retaining a warm, family-like atmosphere.

Fulham School joins Inspired Education. As a member school, we draw upon a remarkable wealth of talent and expertise, offering our pupils a broad global perspective.

We officially become Fulham School, incorporating Fulham Pre-Preparatory and Fulham Preparatory. The Prep School continues to prepare children for a range of destinations with 11+ and 13+ tuition.

Fulham Nursery opens, welcoming a larger Early Years community and establishing the groundwork for those beginning their learning journey at Fulham School.

Curriculum

Our ambitious curriculum is carefully crafted to unlock each child's potential and provide a solid foundation for future academic achievement.

In the Pre Prep (Nursery – Year 2), the curriculum is broad, balanced, engaging and challenging. Strong reading, writing and numeracy skills are vital, and teachers plan the syllabus carefully to ensure that it establishes these essential competencies while offering continuity in learning and pupil progression. The school's core principle is to cultivate an inspiring setting where all children work to the very best of their ability.

As the children move into the lower prep years (Year 3 and 4), the emphasis is placed on providing a smooth transition from the Pre-Prep years, while supporting and fostering our students' development. Children grow gradually more confident and independent, nurturing critical skills and personal qualities as they navigate our broad and aspirational syllabus.

During the upper prep years (Year5-8) is a time of academic rigour when pupils develop a deeper understanding across subjects, culminating in outstanding results in the Common Entrance examinations. Students take on more responsibility and become role models for the lower years while championing our values and ethos. As a result, they leave fully equipped for life in senior school and beyond.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

At Fulham, pastoral care and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Each student is supported not just academically, but emotionally and socially through a strong network of form tutors, phase leaders and wellbeing staff, including our wonderful school nurse. Our timetable is designed to enable class teachers and form tutors to meet their pupils at the start and end of the day for check-ins creating a safe, inclusive environment to help students feel seen, heard, and valued. We understand that learning is most effective when students feel secure and supported, so we prioritise mental health, resilience, and positive relationships. This holistic approach is essential in helping every pupil grow into a confident, compassionate individual ready to face the challenges of life.

Mission & Vision

Our school is modern, forward-thinking and focused on identifying and developing each pupil’s talent. We are committed to supporting every child for the duration of their education.

When pupils feel confident, they are willing to try new tasks and apply their knowledge. Our mission is to equip individuals with the tools they need to carve out promising, fulfilling futures.

Our school aims to develop pupils who can:

Creatively and resiliently solve problems
Work independently, collaboratively and lead others
Show respect and compassion to each other as global citizens

Educational Philosophy

Our independent school in Fulham provides excellence across the areas of academics, performing arts and sports. As education specialists, we seek to go beyond the confines of a traditional curriculum to teach long-lasting life and communication skills, study methods, time management, and other relevant competencies.

Our philosophy is defined by:

Skills and passions are cultivated across the core curriculum
Theory of knowledge
Open-ended assessments
Pupil leadership
Supporting well-being across the whole community
Teachers learning alongside their pupils
Being a London school with a global outlook

Upcoming Open Days

Join us for a Stay and Play Session and Meet the Early Years Team on 12th June at our Open Day. We welcome you and your child to join us for the morning to experience a session in our exceptional Early Years classrooms so you can see first hand what makes our school so special.

Learn more about how we help children build a lasting foundation for long-term achievement.

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