West London Free School Sixth Form

WLFS students have received the best ever set of A-level results for the school. A record breaking 87% of their grades were awarded at a A*, A or B; and almost half of our students achieved three straight As and A*s. #WLFSresults

West London Free School Medieval History students hear vivid accounts of executions at the Tower of London and visit the resting place of Kings at Westminster Abbey. #WarsoftheRoses

H&F Council Leader Stephen Cowan visited yesterday to speak with pupils about local growth industries and the Pathway Bonds initiative linking young people with businesses. He also met students who’ve already taken up opportunities through the programme.

The History and French group visited the Palace of Versailles in the glorious sunshine. They were delighted to see the famous Hall of Mirrors as well as Marie Antoinette's bedroom and the beautiful gardens!

The History & French crew on another beautiful day at the Army Museum in Paris to visit Napoleon’s tomb.

Audrey, Ella, Dana (Y12) and Alexi (Y13), with Rosie (Y12), took part in the SPGS French debating competition against schools like Eton and St Paul’s. They tackled topics from mass tourism to surrogacy—all in French. No win, but a great effort: “La fortune sourit aux audacieux!

We are delighted to celebrate Alex’s offer to study Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge. He joins our wider group of Oxbridge applicants who have received an offer - great work Alex!

🎓We are proud to announce Alexis’s offer to study Music at @NewCollegeOx, Oxford! Her offer reflects the breadth of subjects represented in this year’s Oxbridge applications.

🎓We are delighted to celebrate Coco’s offer to study Classics at @GirtonCollege, @Cambridge_Uni! Great work Coco!

🎓 We are delighted to celebrate Olivia’s offer to study History of Art at @LucyCavColl, @Cambridge_Uni! Stay tuned for updates on our other Oxbridge applicants!

Year 12 biologists getting stuck in! They thoroughly enjoyed their most recent experiment for Biology A level.

It's all been happening in Franklin House this week! Year 13 artists have been working tremendously hard to complete final pieces during the art exam mock this week. Great effort all around!

We were delighted to welcome Sam McAlister, who spoke about the 2019 Newsnight interview with the former Prince Andrew- later adapted into the Netflix film Scoop. Sam gave an inspiring Q&A full of lessons on resilience, professionalism and standing out!

Year 12 artists visited the Barbican’s Dirty Looks exhibition, exploring how decay can be beautiful in fashion. Now they’re creating garments inspired by designers like Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Robert Wun!

🎓Two more offers from @UniofOxford brings our total to four! Afra (pictured) has an offer to read Classics at Worcester College. Alexis has an offer to read Music at New College. Congratulations, Afra and Alexis!

🎓Many congratulations to Miriam on receiving an offer from the @UniofOxford, to read History and Spanish at Magdalen College. An outstanding achievement, well done Miriam!

🎓Huge congratulations to Jack on receiving an offer from the @UniofOxford. A brilliant accomplishment - we couldn’t be prouder!

The annual interhouse quiz packed 200 Sixth Formers into FH with PTA‑funded pizza and drinks. Eight rounds led by staff ended in a “Whitney Houston challenge” tiebreak. Results: 3rd Athenian Y13, 2nd Olympian Y13, 1st Olympian Y12 (thanks to Josh!). A great start to the holidays!

Olivia and Ava (Y13) were shortlisted for the prestigious Sovereign Art Prize! The celebration at Phillip’s Auction House in Mayfair featured 25 London students and a speech by Tim Marlow on art’s role in creativity and expression. Huge congrats to both!

WLFS took on the annual #GCHQChristmasChallenge. Our 2025 GCHQ code-breaking champions are: Alice, Salma (Year 13), Rosie, Sophia, Kaitlynn (Year 12), Alexa (Year 10), Tahlia (Year 9), Isabella (Year 8) and Kilian (Year 7)! Thank you WLFS Foundation for funding our prizes!

Christmas has come to FH! Nyla (Y12) got busy decorating the beautiful tree in FH reception last Friday, which was generously donated by the PTA (and kindly collected by Rafe and Charlie, Y13). The result, with the four core Franklin team at the top, is a work of art.