The Godolphin and Latymer School
London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London · W6 0PG
Founded in 1861, this girls' day school in Hammersmith and Fulham has built a reputation for academic rigour without religious affiliation. With 827 pupils, including a sixth form of 222, it sits in the medium-size band and offers an unusually broad curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate alongside A-levels. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection, with all compliance standards met. It suits academically ambitious families who value breadth of choice and a strong pastoral framework.
827
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£34,622
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 827
- Location
- London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/
- Telephone
- 020 8741 1936
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Dr Frances Ramsey
Latest results
Attainment 8
40.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
96%
A-level A*-A
82%
A-level A*-B
82%
Teaching & academics
Results at the top end are striking: 96 per cent of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and 82 per cent of A-level entries reach A*-A. Pupils choose from a wide and demanding subject list, with sciences, mathematics and the humanities all well represented at sixth form, and languages extending to French, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. The school's headline Attainment 8 figure of 40.6 sits below the national average of 46.9, a reminder that progress measures do not always capture a selective cohort already performing at the highest grades.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 222
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.55%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarship routes recognise particular talents, with music and art awards available, the latter at sixth form. Around 16 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the school offers the Extended Project Qualification for those wanting to pursue independent research alongside their main programme.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1861
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils aged 11-16 are not allowed to use mobile phones at all on school premises except with permission and under supervision. Sixth form pupils are allowed to use personal devices (including mobile phones) in designated areas for sixth form provided they do so considerately.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £34,622
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to 10 full bursaries each year
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
The last word
A long-established, academically serious girls' school for families drawn to a wide curriculum and a choice between A-levels and the IB. Fees reach £34,622 a year, with up to ten full bursaries offered annually.
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The Godolphin and Latymer School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Godolphin and Latymer School located?
The Godolphin and Latymer School is located at Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PG.
What type of school is The Godolphin and Latymer School?
The Godolphin and Latymer School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend The Godolphin and Latymer School?
The Godolphin and Latymer School has approximately 827 pupils on roll.
What is The Godolphin and Latymer School's inspection rating?
The Godolphin and Latymer School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 October 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.