The Godolphin and Latymer School

The school aims to foster intellectual curiosity, ambition, and a love of learning, encouraging students to explore beyond the syllabus and question received wisdom. It promotes a holistic approach to education, emphasizing kindness, inclusivity, and the development of independent, sophisticated thinkers. The school strives to support students in becoming bold, resilient, and prepared to excel in the modern world.

The curriculum is designed to be modern and inspiring, with a focus on fostering critical thinking and academic ambition. In the Sixth Form, students choose between the IB Diploma or A Level pathways. From September 2025, the school offers an Innovation and Leadership course for Middle School students, which can be taken as a GCSE option and focuses on behavioural science, community impact projects, and problem-solving.

Students achieve strong academic results, with 83% of A Level grades at A*/A and an average IB score of 42 points. Graduates progress to leading universities in the UK and around the world, with 92% of students gaining a place at their first-choice university and 28% attending QS Global Top 10 institutions. The school maintains a strong alumnae network, with former students remaining an active part of the school community.

The school provides personalised support to ensure academic progress for each student. Pastoral care is integrated into school life, with PSHE, wellbeing, and resilience programmes designed to support students throughout their journey. The school also facilitates settling-in programmes for new students in Year 7 and the Sixth Form.

Godolphin and Latymer is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18. Entry is primarily at 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Lower Sixth), with occasional places available for Years 8, 9, and 10. The admissions process involves examinations and interviews. The school offers a means-tested bursary programme, covering up to 110% of fees, to support talented students from diverse financial backgrounds.

The campus features a mix of historic buildings, including a converted church, and modern facilities connected by lawns and courtyards. The sports centre includes a sports hall, a full-height climbing wall, a fitness studio, a dance studio, and a viewing gallery overlooking the hall and outdoor flood-lit astro pitches. Performing arts facilities include a versatile centre with a glass atrium, a music school with rehearsal rooms, and art studios. The site also houses a library, a science block with modern labs, and a recently extended Sixth Form Centre.

The school provides a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme, including music, art, drama, and speech and drama. Students participate in clubs and societies, debating, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and various sports such as fencing, netball, hockey, football, cricket, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and athletics. The G&L Futures programme develops skills like problem-solving and teamwork, while student leadership opportunities include the Head Girls Team, House Captains, and various student-led committees.