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Senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham

There are 7 independent senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham: 3 girls', 4 co-ed. The median day fee is £35,094 a year. An independent senior school teaches pupils from 11 or 13 to 16 or 18. The main entry points are 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ for sixth form.

Updated September 2026

Schools
7
Day fees
£16,221–£47,733 / year
Ages
7–19

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  1. St Paul's Girls' School
  2. Latymer Upper School
  3. Godolphin and Latymer School
  4. Burlington House School
  5. London Vocational Ballet School

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Houseroom editorial team · Published 29 September 2026

Senior schools

St Paul's Girls' School (girls, 11 to 18) admits at 11+ and 16+. For 2027 entry at 11+, it assesses in three stages. First comes the ISEB Common Pre-Test, which can be sat at the school on 16 or 17 November 2026. Shortlisted girls then sit English, maths and general comprehension papers on 5 December, and the last stage is a 20-minute interview in January.

Godolphin and Latymer (girls, 11 to 18) is a member of the London 11+ Consortium. It selects by exam and interview, with the exam on 27 November or 1 December 2026 and interviews on 15 January 2027. It also advertises occasional places in Years 8 to 10.

Latymer Upper School is co-educational from 11 to 18, with entry at 11+ and 16+. The 11+ exam has one maths paper of 60 minutes and two English papers, and interviews follow in January. The school admits only British or Irish citizens, or children who can show a right to live in the UK.

St James Senior Girls' School takes about 48 pupils into Year 7. Around half come up from its own prep, leaving 25 to 30 external places, and the school interviews every applicant as well as setting the online Quest assessment. St James plans to admit boys into Year 7 and Year 12 from September 2027, subject to Department for Education approval, and to become fully co-educational by 2031–32.

London Vocational Ballet School, on Bulwer Street in W12, is a specialist option. Entry is by audition only, and pupils take GCSEs alongside their dance training.

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Choosing a senior school in Hammersmith & Fulham

11+, 13+ and 16+ entry

Most London senior schools admit at 11+, some at 13+ as well or instead, and nearly all take a smaller group at 16+. 11+ entry is usually a written exam or online test in the autumn or January of Year 6, followed by interview; 13+ places are often offered after a Year 6 pre-test.

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Senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham: common questions

What are the best senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham?
The highest-scoring senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham on the Houseroom Index are St Paul's Girls' School, Latymer Upper School, Godolphin and Latymer School, Burlington House School and London Vocational Ballet School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
How many senior schools are there in Hammersmith & Fulham?
Houseroom lists 7 independent senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham.
How much do senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham cost?
Day fees at senior schools in Hammersmith & Fulham range from £16,221–£47,733 a year, with a median of £35,094. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are usually extra.
When should I register for a senior school?
Registration for 11+ entry usually closes in the autumn of Year 5 or Year 6, and for 13+ often in Year 5 ahead of Year 6 pre-tests. Deadlines vary by school, so check each school's admissions page.
What is the difference between 11+ and 13+ entry?
11+ entry is into Year 7, straight from primary or a prep that ends at Year 6. 13+ entry is into Year 9, usually from a prep that runs to Year 8, and is often decided by a pre-test in Year 6.