Godolphin and Latymer is a girls' senior day school in West London with high academic standards and a broad curriculum including A Level and IB Diploma pathways.
Hammersmith and FulhamSeniorGirlsAges 11–18Day827 pupils
Musical TheatreCostume and Set Design ClubArtDramaDrama / Theatre
academic club
Hans Woyda Maths ClubClassics ClubDebatingFrench Cinema ClubChemistry ClinicChina Culture ClubComputing ClubCurrent Affairs ClubEconomics SocietyAncient Greek ClubAnthropology & Sociology ClubBiomed SocietyBritish Sign Language ClubDebating (all year-groups)Geography Book ClubHistory of Art SocietyInternational Business ClubIRIS – Independent Research in SchoolsJournalism ClubLatin American Economics SocietyLego Mindstorms ClubLower School History ClubModel United Nations (MUN)Philosophy Book ClubPhysics Engineering SocietySenior Classics SocietySpanish Debating ClubTech ClubUK Linguistics OlympiadWorldwise Geography ClubChess ClubHistory SocietyInternational Relations SocietyItalian Conversation ClubJunior Politics SocietyLaw SocietyLitSocMiddle Eastern SocietyPhilSocPolitics SocietyQuiz ClubSenior Robotics ClubYear 7 Maths ClubYear 8 Problem Solving ClubYear 9 Maths ClubDebating (including online and tournaments for local state schools)Physics OlympiadChemistry OlympiadBiology OlympiadG&L Futures programme (entrepreneurship/problem-solving)Innovation and Leadership course
service
Gold Duke of Edinburgh AwardDuke of EdinburghLower school Sustainability ClubVolunteering and community impact projectsDuke of Edinburgh Award
other
Jewellery clubFeminist SocietyBible Breakfast ClubThe Big ConversationMiddle Eastern SocietyLower School Board Games ClubLower school Sustainability ClubYear 9 Cooking clubNeurodiversity ClubChina Culture ClubBritish Sign Language ClubItalian Conversation ClubJewish SocietyFrench Cinema ClubTeam Repair ClubScience Embroidery ClubPride AllianceManga/Anime ClubLower School Art Club
On campus
Facilities
sports
Godolphin and Latymer Boat Club (off-site)Sports facilitiesFull-height climbing wallNetball and tennis courtsDance studioSports hall (cricket, football, fencing, badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey)Flood-lit astro pitches (hockey, rounders, athletics)Dual-aspect viewing galleryFitness studio
arts
Two fine organsTwenty practice roomsRecording studioRudland Music School with rehearsal and practice roomsPerforming arts centre (converted church with glass atrium)Music suiteDesign and technology workroomsArt studiosOver twenty practice roomsThree teaching rooms including Mac SuiteDedicated recording studioBishop CentreWooden panelled Hall
academic
Margaret Gray Building (sixth form teaching and staff offices)Three teaching rooms including a Mac SuiteSix acre site in Hammersmith, LondonConverted church buildingFood technology workroomsLibrary (recently extended)Science block with modern labs and interactive learning spacesSixth Form Centre (recently extended)Cloisters Room
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes2025 A-LEVELS
43.5
A*
96.7
A*-B
89
of grades were 9 or 8
saw and ; at GCSE
44%
A-level A*
83%
A-level A*–A
97%
GCSE 9–7
8%
Oxbridge offer rate
75%
Russell Group rate
Data from 2025 results
Destinations
Where leavers go
8%
to Oxbridge (2025)
75%
to Russell Group
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Cohort
120
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Oxbridge
10
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26
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Russell Group
90
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63
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US Ivy
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0
14
0
0
Medicine
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5
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Top universities (2025)
Oxford5
Cambridge5
Durham8
Edinburgh6
In the news
Recent coverage
In April 2026 strong US college acceptances were announced and Year 10 took its annual skiing trip to Banff; in August 2025 the school recorded 43.5% A* at A-level and 89% of GCSE grades at 9 or 8.
Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 — 4th in combined national league table
Time Out — among 8 best London private schools by 2025 results
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“DD hasn’t been tutored for 11+ and she went to an all rounder school, so I wouldn’t be worried at this time for her to keep up academically but obvs only guessing atm and might prove completely wrong.”
Academic reputation — parent discussion
Academic reputation — parent discussion
DD is academically bright, quite musical but not a music scholar, not sporty but still would take part. The feedback we received from her current school says she’d be better off in an academic school as it’s not easy to keep her engaged otherwise and likes to be stretched. They...
Pastoral care — parent discussion
Our daughter received an offer for G\&L 2025 entry. We’re looking for some insights to the school as we don’t know anyone from there. We are a working and a very low-key family, trying to give kids best education eg. we would spend money carefully, never go on exotic holidays,...
Community
House system
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Pastoral care
Wellbeing
Wellbeing and resilience are central pastoral pillars, delivered through a structured PSHE programme, form tutors and a dedicated wellbeing team, with student leadership roles giving girls agency in shaping school culture.
Common questions about Godolphin and Latymer School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Godolphin and Latymer School best for?+
Independent girls senior school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
6 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at registrar@godolphinandlatymer.com or phone on 020 8741 1936. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Godolphin and Latymer School — see the "Schools like Godolphin and Latymer School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
Enrichment last updated 26 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.
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