The Godolphin and Latymer School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1861. Annual tuition ranges from $43,970 to $43,970 USD.
Location & getting here
Prosperous west London location with excellent transport connections and riverside setting, near Heathrow; strong international community with easy access across London.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 16 km | ~31 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| London City | 20 km | ~36 min | — |
| Gatwick | 38 km | ~59 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Music Scholarships at 11+ and 16+ entry worth up to 30% of school fees, may include free music lessons. Art Scholarship at 16+ entry worth up to 30% of school fees. No academic scholarships offered. Bursaries range from 10% to 100% of fees and are usually guaranteed for the duration of a girl's education subject to annual re-application. Scholarships and bursaries may be combined.
Academic Performance
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| All years (Years 7-13) | £11,540 | £34,622 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Textbooks and stationery | Per term | — |
| Public examination fees | Per term | — |
| Day visits for whole year groups (Years 7-9) | Per term | — |
| Personal Accident Insurance | Per term | — |
| AXA PPP medical insurance | Per term | — |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (1 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
The Godolphin and Latymer School is a private girls' day school in London, United Kingdom, authorized as an IB World School since 2004. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English, featuring a comprehensive curriculum across sciences, languages, humanities, mathematics, and the arts. Students are registered for subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, History, Geography, and multiple language courses at both Standard and Higher levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ (Year 7) | Examination entry form required | — | — |
| 16+ (Year 12, Sixth Form) | — | — | — |
How to apply
- Complete registration form
- Pay non-returnable registration fee (£210)
- Complete examination entry form by closing date
- Sit entrance examination
- Receive offer of place
- Pay acceptance deposit (£3,300)
What you'll need to submit
- Registration form
- Examination entry form
Admissions contact: 020 8741 1936 (general enquiries)
Admissions policy and detailed process available on website. Girls aged 10-19 years (Years 7-13). Non-denominational day school.
Why Families Choose
Independent day school for girls with a six-acre site in Hammersmith featuring a performing arts centre in a converted church and a dedicated music school. Offers both A Levels and IB Diploma in Sixth Form with outstanding exam results (92% first-choice university, average IB score 42). The G&L Futures programme develops critical, collaborative and evidence-based skills. Strong philanthropic ethos with bursaries from 10% to 100% of fees. Single-sex environment focused on wellbeing and confidence-building for teenage girls.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £34,622. Application fee: $229.
Admissions Process
- 1Register for 11+ Year 7 or 16+ Sixth Form entry via online form and pay the £180 non-returnable registration fee by debit card. 2. Complete the Examination Entry Form indicating bursary interest if applicable; bursary portal link sent within seven days. 3. Sit the entrance examination and attend interviews; offers made by email. 4. Apply for Music or Art scholarships via the Scholarships pathway on the Examination Entry Form. 5. For bursaries: complete online application with supporting documents by published deadline; a short interview with the Bursar may be held in January.
Admissions Details
School Day
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.
Student Life
Girls are allocated into six Houses: Bassi (purple), Lovelace (green), Maathai (red), Naidu (orange), Quinn Brown (blue) and Sheppard (yellow). Houses run across all year groups and include events such as House breakfasts, House sport days, House drama, House debating, House bake-off and Lip Sync battles.
The uniform includes a navy blazer, blue chambray shirt, Salisbury check skirt or navy trousers, navy sweater with a red V, navy tights or ankle socks, and black leather low-heel shoes, plus a navy puffer jacket. First to Fourth Years wearing skirts may wear a Godolphin blue pinny from September 2024. Sixth Form dress code requires smart/interview attire during the working week and formal dress for cathedral services and some occasions.
Meals are provided on-site by the catering team, Chartwells; a broad range of hot and cold options is available, with a special international menu prepared for Languages Week.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school's focus on mental health and wellbeing underpins all aspects of school life, with activities aligned to World Mental Health Day in October and Children's Mental Health Week in February. The approach aims to develop a positive, can-do spirit and supports students to bounce back from failure and tackle unfamiliar challenges with confidence. Lower and Middle Schools are supported by co-tutors, two counsellors, and two nurses.
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 Head Frances Ramsey. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education, covers staff responsibilities, reporting concerns, and coordination with external agencies, and includes the Prevent strategy.
Student Demographics
School Background
private