Godolphin & Latymer

Since 2017, Dr Frances Ramsey MA PGCE and DPhil (medieval history from Merton College, Oxford). Previously principal at Queen’s College London for eight years. Before that, she spent 17 years at Westminster School where she held a range of

Main entry point is at year 7 via 11+ exam. School receives over 900 applicants for 125 places. All sit the London 11+ consortium entrance exam in late November or early December of year 6. The school is one of the most academic in the consortium so

At least 85 per cent stay on for sixth form and, helpfully, school has no minimum grades for existing pupils to achieve (save for their chosen A level or IB subjects, if applicable). Those who leave usually do so for local co-ed options or boarding

In 2024, 98 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 82 per cent A*/A at A level (96 per cent A*-B). IB average score 40.

A broad curriculum on entry, with 13 subjects taken in year 7. Girls study compulsory Mandarin plus French, German or Spanish. Mandarin can be dropped for a second European language in year 8, although many continue it to GCSE. Latin is also studied

The in-house individual learning needs (ILN) team comprises an individual learning co-ordinator and two individual learning teachers who identify and work with pupils as required. On entry in year 7 several forms of screening are carried out which

The school has a new director of music, and parents speak very highly of the department which includes three specialists supported by peris delivering over 400 lessons a week. ‘Loads of people play the violin,’ students told us. Lots of ensembles and

Sports facilities are gold standard, and the school prides itself on the fact that, bar rowing, everything takes place on-site. In addition to the dozen outdoor pitches, there’s a modern sports centre with dance studio, fitness suites and a huge

School has a reputation for being one of the more nurturing schools in the area, placing equal emphasis on academics and pastoral care. ‘Girls are highly selected but not at the expense of personal development,’ says head. Parents concur, saying ‘it

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

The majority of pupils travel by public transport (usefully, the school is a five-minute walk from Hammersmith station) or by bike (evidenced by the heaving bike racks). Families hail from Chiswick and Turnham Green, Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove,

School aims for up to 10 full bursaries each year. Music and art scholarships are offered (sixth form only for art), worth up to 30 per cent of school fees. Atypically, fees are calculated for the calendar year rather than the academic one, meaning

Location doesn’t offer stacks of green space but there’s everything else: top academics, vast facilities and a caring community. Your child will need to be capable of juggling many balls but if she is smart and energetic, she will be well-supported