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West London Free School

London, London, W6 9LP admin@wlfs.org http://www.wlfs.org/
Location: London
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years

West London Free School

About West London Free School

The WLFS is one of the pioneering schools in the country for delivering a knowledge-rich education to all pupils, irrespective of birth or background. At the WLFS, we pride ourselves on the quality of the curriculum; the excellent behaviour of the pupils; the support provided by senior leaders; and the trust that we place in staff.

Our 2022 results showed that our approach to teaching is delivering results.

  • - At A-level, 45% of entries were graded A* to A, and 73% were graded A* to B.
  • - At GCSE, 49% of entries were graded 9 to 7, and 88% were graded 9 to 4. Progress 8 was 0.61.
  • - Our pupils go on to study at some of the best universities in the UK and abroad, with seven  students accepted to courses at Oxford or Cambridge in 2022 alone.

We look for talented and ambitious individuals who share our vision for creating an exceptional school, and are committed to ensuring that every child has access to the best possible education.

Joint Headteachers

Robert Peal and Ben McLaughlin

Core Values

Our core values, which we share with pupils at every opportunity, are:

  •  - Kindness
  •  - Hard Work
  •  - High Standards

Values and Vision

The West London Free School aims to be one of the best schools in the country, renowned for academic excellence, high standards of behaviour and a wide choice of after-school clubs in music and sport, providing all children with a Classical Liberal education, irrespective of their background.

Our Ethos : A Classical Liberal Education

By a Classical Liberal education, we mean a rigorous and extensive knowledge rich education that draws its material and methods from the best and most important work in both the humanities and the sciences. The aim of such an education is to prepare children to fully participate in conversations and debates about contemporary issues, as well as the universal questions that have been troubling mankind throughout history. We want pupils to leave our school with the confidence that comes from possessing a treasure trove of essential knowledge, as well as a deep and lasting respect for reason, evidence, civility, honesty, kindness and the value of hard work and self-discipline.

Key Characteristics

  • - High aspirations, with a firm emphasis on academic achievement
  • - A drive to excel in all that we do
  • - A knowledge rich curriculum, including Latin for all
  • - A comprehensive intake
  • - A commitment to civility, honesty, kindness, toleration, civic participation and self-discipline
  • - Teachers who are experts in their subjects, passionate about sharing that knowledge and committed to the school
  • - High standards of behaviour
  • - Outstanding pastoral care, with every pupil known to the staff by name
  • - A competitive atmosphere, particularly when it comes to sport
  • - A high EBacc success rate
  • - A strong, academic sixth form with bespoke student support
  • - Active parental and community involvement
  • - A broad range of after-school clubs and activities
  • - A specialism in music, with 10% of pupils selected for musical aptitude
  • - A vibrant house system

View West London Free School’s latest Ofsted report


Current Vacancies

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Policies & Documents

  1. Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy

School Information

Location: London
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years
London, London, W6 9LP admin@wlfs.org http://www.wlfs.org/

Current Vacancies

Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View Knowledge Schools Trust Careers Page

Are you looking for a different role at West London Free School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

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