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
Bishop Arts Centre housed in a William Butterfield former church
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Bridge Programme partnership with state schools
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Originally a boys' school (W.B. Yeats attended) re-founded for girls in 1905
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Top-5 placement in Sunday Times Parent Power 2026
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
AthleticsBasketballBasketball ClubCricketCross CountryFencingFootballGymnasticsHockeyNetballRock ClimbingRoundersRowingSkiingSportSwimmingTennisVolleyball Club
ArtCostume and Set Design ClubDramaDrama / TheatreMusical Theatre
academic club
Ancient Greek ClubAnthropology & Sociology ClubBiology OlympiadBiomed SocietyBritish Sign Language ClubChemistry ClinicChemistry OlympiadChess ClubChina Culture ClubClassics ClubComputing ClubCurrent Affairs ClubDebatingDebating (all year-groups)Debating (including online and tournaments for local state schools)Economics SocietyFrench Cinema ClubGeography Book ClubG&L Futures programme (entrepreneurship/problem-solving)Hans Woyda Maths ClubHistory of Art SocietyHistory SocietyInnovation and Leadership courseInternational Business ClubInternational Relations SocietyIRIS – Independent Research in SchoolsItalian Conversation ClubJournalism ClubJunior Politics SocietyLatin American Economics SocietyLaw SocietyLego Mindstorms ClubLitSocLower School History ClubMiddle Eastern SocietyModel United Nations (MUN)Philosophy Book ClubPhilSocPhysics Engineering SocietyPhysics OlympiadPolitics SocietyQuiz ClubSenior Classics SocietySenior Robotics ClubSpanish Debating ClubTech ClubUK Linguistics OlympiadWorldwise Geography ClubYear 7 Maths ClubYear 8 Problem Solving ClubYear 9 Maths Club
service
Duke of EdinburghDuke of Edinburgh AwardGold Duke of Edinburgh AwardLower school Sustainability ClubVolunteering and community impact projects
other
Bible Breakfast ClubBritish Sign Language ClubChina Culture ClubFeminist SocietyFrench Cinema ClubItalian Conversation ClubJewellery clubJewish SocietyLower School Art ClubLower School Board Games ClubLower school Sustainability ClubManga/Anime ClubMiddle Eastern SocietyNeurodiversity ClubPride AllianceScience Embroidery ClubTeam Repair ClubThe Big ConversationYear 9 Cooking club
On campus
Facilities
sports
Dance studioDual-aspect viewing galleryFitness studioFlood-lit astro pitches (hockey, rounders, athletics)Full-height climbing wallGodolphin and Latymer Boat Club (off-site)Netball and tennis courtsSports facilitiesSports hall (cricket, football, fencing, badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey)
arts
Art studiosBishop CentreDedicated recording studioDesign and technology workroomsMusic suiteOver twenty practice roomsPerforming arts centre (converted church with glass atrium)Recording studioRudland Music School with rehearsal and practice roomsThree teaching rooms including Mac SuiteTwenty practice roomsTwo fine organsWooden panelled Hall
academic
Cloisters RoomConverted church buildingFood technology workroomsLibrary (recently extended)Margaret Gray Building (sixth form teaching and staff offices)Science block with modern labs and interactive learning spacesSix acre site in Hammersmith, LondonSixth Form Centre (recently extended)Three teaching rooms including a Mac Suite
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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14
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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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