PUPILS put their names to a pledge on their first day at the new Fulham College Boys' School last week.

The school, in Kingwood Road, formerly known as Henry Compton, relaunched as part of its federation being chosen to open a new studio school.

Last Thursday, students returned with new uniforms and a new school ethos built around the word 'ACHIEVE' with every single one signing the charter pinned on the wall.

It encourages them to aim high, celebrate diversity, help each other, inspire, embrace opportunity, value their environment and exceed targets.

As Henry Compton, the school saw the biggest improvement in GCSE results in Hammersmith and Fulham in 2011 and bucked the national trend with 95 per cent of boys achieving five A* to C grades in 2012 – up five per cent on the previous year.

Vice principal Peter Haylock said: “It has been a busy time but we are thrilled to have the students back and to get the new school up and running.

“We have seen a big improvement in results in the past few years and it is about building on that success now and the pupils signing the board is a sign that they are also committed to improving.”

It marks a major shake-up of education with the former Federation of Fulham Cross Girls' School and Henry Compton's Boys' School overhauling its structure and renaming itself as Fulham College.

Along with re-branding Henry Compton it has also built a new studio school next door for 300 14 to 19-year-old's who are taught the national curriculum but are also offered paid work placements with local businesses.

The studio school is designed to feel more like a business by opening all-year round with 9am to 5pm days.

Bernie Peploe, executive principal at the federation, said: “We are really excited about this academic year and this exciting new era for the school.

“We are extremely proud of our results and both schools have continued to improve. At all three schools we understand that it is essential that pupils receive outstanding teaching every day. We are a family.”