Godolphin and Latymer School

The Godolphin and Latymer School is located on Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0PG. It sits on a six-acre site in Hammersmith and is well served by buses and tubes, with nearest Underground stations at Hammersmith and Ravenscourt Park.

Lower School and Sixth Form; the school serves girls aged 11 to 18.

Independent day school for girls.

Individual Learning Policy provides targeted support for pupils with learning needs; the policy and Disability Policy address accessible arrangements and additional support where required.

England

The school day runs from 8:25–8:35 Registration, five teaching periods (8:37–9:29; 9:33–10:25; 11:12–12:04; 2:12–3:04), with a lunch break (1:00–2:00) and breaks/assembly as scheduled. On Fridays, school ends at 3:05pm; Period 6 runs 3:08–4:00pm from Monday to Thursday; instrumental and singing lessons are 35 minutes.

No dedicated school bus. The school is well served by public transport. Bus routes to Hammersmith Broadway include 9, 10, 27, 33, 72, 190, 209, 211, 220, 266, 283, 295, 391 and 419; routes to Glenthorne Road include 27, 190, 266, 267, 391 and H91. Parking is limited and there is no on-site parking; nearby Kings Mall car park on Glenthorne Road is available.

The core curriculum consists of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and a Modern Foreign Language (French, German, Italian or Mandarin). From September 2025, all Year 7 students study French, German and Mandarin; in Year 8 students choose two languages and continue with those through Year 9. The Middle School curriculum ends Year 9 with nine or ten GCSE subjects, and the Innovation and Leadership non-GCSE course may be studied instead of one GCSE Core Curriculum Science subject or an GCSE option subject. In Sixth Form, students choose between A Level or IB, and many A Level students undertake the Extended Project Qualification. G&L Futures develops critical skills valued by future employers through year-group projects that involve collaboration, research, evidence-based ideas and presentation.

A Level results 2025 show 43.5% of grades awarded at A, and 96.7% at A-B; over 90% of leavers gained places at their first-choice university, and 29% will attend QS Global Top 10 universities. IB Diploma Results 2025 show 85% of the 26 students scoring 40 points or more, with two achieving 45 and an average score of 41.7. 2025 Sixth Form results in numbers show 92% of students gaining a place at their FIRST CHOICE university, 97% A-B, 83% A/A and an average IB score of 42.

In 2025, 92% of Sixth Form students gained places at their first-choice university and bespoke Higher Education and Careers guidance supports students as they access leading universities in the UK, Europe, the US and Canada.

Music scholarships are offered at 11+ and 16+ and an Art scholarship at 16+. Academic scholarships are not offered.

Pastoral Care and Support places care for every individual girl at its core and uses personalised support. Being a single-sex school allows focus on wellbeing and mental health issues relevant to teenage girls. The Personal Development Curriculum develops the skills, habits and dispositions to thrive, with a three-fold model focusing on self, society, and the world, and builds resilience and creativity. The curriculum aims to engender self-respect and self-confidence. The School Council actively supports student wellbeing, and the House system promotes vertical friendships, mentoring, and community volunteering. Lower and Middle Schools are supported by co-tutors and a pastoral team including two counsellors and two nurses; Sixth Form uses tutor groups; the PSHE programme includes talks from experts for students and parents, and Pride and Feminist Societies and a Diversity Committee provide forums for identity and equality.

The school is committed to helping all girls achieve their highest standards by meeting individual needs, including those with English as an additional language. An EAL pupil is someone whose first language is not English; many girls are bilingual or multilingual. EAL entrants at 11+ and Sixth Form are tested and screened by subject specialists to ensure sufficient English to access the curriculum. Stage 3 and Stage 4 descriptors are used to describe EAL progress, with Stage 4 indicating independent learning for most. Enrolment includes a learning needs questionnaire and Year 7 observation for EAL needs; staff may refer pupils to the English Department for targeted support; the school values multilingualism and supports EAL pupils within the community.

The focus on the mental health and wellbeing of students underpins all aspects of school life. The school aims to develop a positive, can-do spirit through talks and cross-year activities, often led by the girls themselves. Activities align with World Mental Health Day in October and Children's Mental Health Week in February. The approach supports students to bounce back from failure and tackle unfamiliar challenges with confidence.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Jade Smart, with Deputy DSL Jamie Carter, and the Head is Frances Ramsey. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education and related guidance and covers staff responsibilities, reporting concerns, and coordination with external agencies as appropriate. Pupils have regular access to form tutors, two nurses, a doctor, and school counsellors, with the DSL coordinating safeguarding support; the policy also includes the Prevent strategy and local safeguarding contacts. The policy is published for staff, pupils and parents and references local safeguarding partnerships.

1. Register for the relevant entry (11+ Year 7 or 16+ Sixth Form) by submitting the online registration form and paying the £180 registration fee by debit card. Credit cards are not accepted. In cases of particular need the Registration Fee may be waived; contact the Admissions department before registering if you require a waiver. Data privacy is explained on the registration form, and data will be stored securely to advise you about next steps; you may cancel your registration up to 15 days after payment. 2. Indicate on the Examination Entry Form that you wish to be considered for a bursary and send it back. A link to the online Bursary portal will be sent within seven days of receiving your Examination Entry Form. Complete the online application with all supporting documents. Deadlines for bursary submissions are published on the 11+ and 16+ entry pages, and incomplete or late submissions are not processed. 3. Sit the entrance examination and attend interviews (for Year 7 11+ entry or Sixth Form 16+ entry). Offers will be made by email, and the acceptance deadline is specified in the offer. 4. Apply for Music or Art scholarships through the Scholarships pathway. The Scholarships page explains that there are Music scholarships at 11+ and 16+ and an Art scholarship at 16+. The application is a two-part process: first you register, then Examination Entry Forms are issued; On the Examination Entry Form you can request details of the Music scholarship (and the Art scholarship if applying for 16+). Music scholarships are up to 30% of school fees and may include free music lessons; Art scholarships are up to 30% of school fees. Scholarships are separate from bursaries and may be combined with bursaries. 5. For bursaries: bursaries range from 10% to 100% of fees; a short interview with the Bursar may be held in January; bursaries for entry are usually guaranteed for the duration of the girl's education subject to annual re-application.

Music Scholarship (11+ and 16+ entry) up to 30% of school fees and may include free music lessons; a further Music scholarship may be available in the Sixth Form. Art Scholarship (16+ entry) up to 30% of school fees. There are no academic scholarships. Applicants must follow the normal two-part process: register and then examination entry forms; On the Examination Entry Form you can request details of the Music scholarship (and the Art scholarship for Sixth Form).