Godolphin and Latymer School

Address: Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0PG
Website: godolphinandlatymer.com
Founded: 1905
Number of Pupils: 800
Ages: 11-18
Fees: £9,218.00 termly
Head Teacher: Dr Frances Ramsey MA DPhil Oxon
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: 11+ and 16+ entry and occasional places. Music scholarships offered at 11+; music and art scholarships at 16+. Means-tested bursaries offered up to 110% of fees. 11+ application to Godolphin and Latymer is a two-stage process: both the registration form and exam entry form must be returned by the deadline. The school is part of the London 11+ Consortium and candidates who are successful in the examination will be invited for an interview
Contact: The Registrar
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: September and October

The Curriculum

Broad curriculum with wide range of subjects. Ten subjects studied at GCSE and choice at Sixth Form of A Level plus Extended Project Qualification; or IB with Extended Essay.

Games & the Arts

Enormous choice and opportunity for students to excel in sports teams, orchestras, ensembles, choirs, drama, art, debating, DofE and over 90 clubs and societies including Chess, Computing, Glee, Wild Aspirations.

Pastoral Care

Personalised support for every individual girl and an overarching philosophy of building resilience, self-respect and self-confidence supported with initiatives such as Challenge Your Limits Week. The student School Council takes an active role in supporting student wellbeing and the House system promotes vertical friendships and mentoring.

University Places

94 percent to first-choice university; 24 percent to Global Top 10 institutions.

Head Teacher’s Philosophy

Dr Ramsey believes that the academic and pastoral sides of school life operate in tandem.  She wants to see pupils grow as independent and sophisticated thinkers and learners, but also sees a key role for the school in supporting each student’s personal development. Girls at Godolphin are thus both challenged and supported, and are encouraged to discover their own passions and interests in the classroom and beyond.

Outstanding Characteristics

• London Independent School of the Year 2023 (Independent School of the Year awards)
• Sunday Times IB School of the Year 2023
• 2023 results: GCSE 88% 9-8; A Level 79% A*/A; IB average 41 points
• Bridge outreach programme launched January 2019 for Year 5 children in local primary schools. Five Bridge students joined Godolphin in September 2023
• Bridge Seniors launched Summer 2023
• New Sixth Form Centre opened September 2023; new library and dining facilities opening January 2024