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Godolphin and Latymer School

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £33,678 - 35,094
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Girls School
Opened 1861
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 23
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Godolphin and Latymer is an independent day school for girls aged 11–18 in London. The school blends buildings with facilities, including an performing arts centre housed in a converted church, a music school, a flood-lit sports hall with climbing wall, and art, design and science spaces. The curriculum follows the British system with the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form, and language learning starts in Year 7 with French, German and Mandarin; Year 8 students choose two languages and carry them into Year 9. In the Sixth Form, students can study A Levels or the Diploma, with many taking the Extended Project Qualification. The G&L Futures programme develops critical, collaborative and evidence-based skills through year-group projects. The school's ethos emphasizes scholarship and service, reflecting its philanthropic origins. A rich extracurricular programme includes music and drama, debating and Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, and community outreach with neighbouring primary schools.

www.godolphinandlatymer.com

Iffley Rd, London W6 0PG, United Kingdom

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The Essentials

Godolphin and Latymer School has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
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.

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

Type
Independent day school for girls.

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

Country affiliation
England

School day structure
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.

Bus service
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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Godolphin and Latymer School ranges from GBP 33,678 to GBP 35,094 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application fee
- Registration fee (non-returnable): GBP 180.

Deposit on acceptance
- Acceptance deposit required on acceptance of a place: GBP 3,000 (credited against the pupil's final account at leaving).

Tuition fees (termly amounts)
- All tuition fees are charged termly in advance. Term-by-term amounts listed for the current published fee schedule are:
- Autumn Term 2025: GBP 11,226.
- Spring Term 2026: GBP 11,698.
- Summer Term 2026: GBP 11,698.
- The tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery, public examination fees and whole-year-group day visits for Years 7–9. Personal Accident Insurance is included in the tuition fee. AXA PPP medical insurance is available at additional cost.

Tuition fees by year group
- The published termly tuition figures are presented without differentiation by year group; the same termly amounts apply across the school unless a different rate for a specific year group is published separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are invoiced and charged termly in advance. Fees are collected by direct debit on the first day of each term. Fees are payable as cleared funds before the commencement of the term to which they relate. Instalment arrangements are discretionary and require a separate written agreement. Simple interest may be charged on overdue invoices (up to 1.5% per month) and penalty/late-payment charges may be applied. Parents must give the required written notice to discontinue extras (for example lunches or extra subjects).

Boarding
- The school is a day school for girls; boarding provision is not applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform: parents meet the cost of uniform; second-hand uniform sales are organised termly by the parent association and a bursary one-off grant (where applicable) can assist with initial uniform costs. A one-off bursary grant is cited as GBP 500 to help with initial costs such as school uniform for eligible full-bursary recipients.
- Extras commonly charged separately may include: extra tuition (for example individual music or instrumental lessons), some extra-curricular activities, certain residential trips, optional medical insurance, specialised equipment and optional transport. The published fee definitions note that Fees may include charges for extra tuition, clothing or equipment, photographs and charges arising from school visits.

Refunds, cancellation and notice
- Refunds: Fees are not normally refunded, reduced or waived for pupil absence through illness, for a term shortened or a vacation extended, for early release around public examinations or for temporary closure for safety reasons, except in exceptional hardship at the Head's discretion.
- Cancellation right: If an offer and acceptance are concluded at a distance, Parents have a 14-day cancellation right in which the Acceptance Deposit and Fees paid will be refunded pro rata if applicable. Otherwise, after the cancellation period, Parents must give at least one term's written notice to withdraw a pupil or pay one term's fees in lieu of notice. The Acceptance Deposit is usually retained where one term's written notice is given.

Fee payment options and contact for payments
- The school's primary collection method is direct debit on the first day of each term. Fees must be paid as cleared funds; instalment plans are available only by separate agreement. The school reserves the right to refuse payments where it cannot verify the payer or source of funds and may require evidence of identity or third-party payer arrangements. For fee queries or to discuss payment arrangements, contact the Bursar (phone and e-mail provided by the school).
Academics

Godolphin and Latymer School teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Exam Results
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.

Higher Education Progression
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.

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

Admissions
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.

Scholarships
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).
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