Godolphin and Latymer School

Focus

Nurturing self-belief

Day fees 2025/26

$45,700

Term dates

• Term 1: 1 September to 12 December 2025
• Term 2: 6 January to 27 March 2026
• Term 3: 15 April to 3 July

Ages

11-18

Pupil count

827

Spear’s Review

Godolphin and Latymer School is well known for both its academic success and warm atmosphere. 

Located just a short walk from the Hammersmith tube station, the day school for girls is situated on a six-acre campus that contains a mix of Victorian and modern buildings.

The head, Dr Frances Ramsey, encourages her students to be compassionate and courageous, and to develop their own passions and interests. This is demonstrated by the wide variety of extracurricular activities on offer, from chess and journalism clubs, to fencing, rowing and kickboxing. 

The school places a similar emphasis on wellbeing and pastoral care, and protecting girls’ mental health. ‘The emphasis is on progress, not perfection, and on learning, not performance,’ according to the school.

Academics

In 2025:

• 97 per cent of GCSE results were grades 7-9
• 83 per cent of A-Level results were A* or A
• Average IB score was 42.0

Head teacher

Dr Frances Ramsey became the head of Godolphin and Latymer in 2017. Prior to her appointment, she held several key roles in prominent schools, including being principal of Queen’s College London and director of studies at Westminster School. 

University and college destinations

Graduates of Godolphin and Latymer consistently secure places at prestigious universities worldwide. In 2025, 17 per cent of students secured places at Oxford and Cambridge, and 9 per cent of students took up places at Ivy League schools.

Admissions

The admissions process at Godolphin and Latymer is selective, focusing on academic potential and personal character. For 11+ entry, candidates take exams in English, mathematics and reasoning, followed by an interview. Sixth Form applicants are assessed through subject-specific exams and an interview. The school also requires a reference from the candidate’s current school. 

Notable alumnae

Notable ‘Old Dolphins’ include:

• Sophie Ellis-Bextor (singer)
• Carrie Johnson (communications specialist and wife of Boris Johnson)
• Nigella Lawson (food writer and TV personality)

Accessibility

Heathrow Airport: 30 minutes

Location

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