HISTORY OF OUR SCHOOL

Henry Compton was a dramatic historical figure involved in the Glorious Revolution as one of the 'Immortal Seven' who invited William III and Mary II to take the English throne. He served as Bishop of London (1675–1713), lived at Fulham Palace, and was buried at All Saints Church—lending his name to Henry Compton School, founded in the late 19th century.

The school operated as a non-denominational boys' school through the 20th century, with notable alumni like Olympic sprinter Linford Christie and World Cup winner George Cohen. In 2010, it federated with Fulham Cross Girls’ School and became Fulham College Boys’ School in 2012, achieving strong results and opening a vocational 6th form under the Studio Schools initiative.

To better serve the evolving needs of the community, the school relaunched in 2020 as Fulham Cross Academy, a co-educational STEM specialist school. It now offers a broad curriculum, a strong vocational 6th form, and academic A-levels—while staying true to its roots as a warm, community-focused school.