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Why choose Godolphin and Latymer?

Godolphin and Latymer is a school for girls aged 11-18, where individual talents are championed and where students are encouraged to develop their own passions and interests. We are ambitious and innovative in our approach to teaching and learning to best equip and inspire our students to flourish in the outside world.

What is the Godolphin community?

At the heart of Godolphin is a strong and unified community that incorporates our current girls from 3 – 18, our parents and staff and our impressive Alumnae. Godolphin athletes stampede their way to medals! A great gala to kick 2022 off! STEM Skills is back!

Why choose Godolphin for your education?

Godolphin has always had a strong sense of identity, something we want to pass on to every one of our students. We encourage them to follow their own path, discover what they love and explore the many opportunities available to them

What is it like to lead Godolphin?

It is simply a privilege to lead Godolphin. On a daily basis, I am struck by the ‘can do’ attitude of our students and the dedication of our staff. At the heart of Godolphin is a strong and unified community that incorporates our current girls from 3 – 18, our parents and staff and our impressive Alumnae.

Is Godolphin and Latymer a good school?

Godolphin and Latymer School is an academically selective school for ages 11 to 18 years offering A levels and the IB. The West London-based school takes pride in its longstanding reputation for academic excellence and regularly comes in at the top of the league tables.

How old is Godolphin and Latymer?

History Tradition and Heritage The Godolphin and Latymer School is a day school for 800 girls aged between 11 and 18. It began in 1861 as the Godolphin School, a boys' boarding school set in fields near the River Thames in Hammersmith. Our main buildings date from this time.

How many pupils does Godolphin and Latymer have?

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Is Godolphin and Latymer a private school?

Godolphin and Latymer | Independent School for Girls aged 11-18.

Who was Latymer?

Edward Latymer (1557–1627) was a wealthy merchant and official in London. His will established both Latymer Upper School and The Latymer School and is associated with Godolphin and Latymer School.

When was Godolphin and Latymer founded?

1861Godolphin and Latymer School / Founded

How hard is it to get into Latymer Upper?

Getting into Latymer Upper is definitely not as challenging as it's made out to be by some. Quite a few boys who cannot make City or St Paul's or Westminster or the likes of UCS on the other side of town have been known to get handsome bursaries at Latymer Upper.

How big is Godolphin and Latymer?

six-acreThe Godolphin and Latymer School boasts a surprisingly serene six-acre campus close to the river in the west of London. It offers one of the most academically rigorous girls' only school experiences in London, for girls aged 11 - 18.

What are Eton fees?

The school is the largest boarding school in England ahead of Millfield and Oundle. Eton charges up to £48,501 per year (£14,698 per term, with three terms per academic year, for 2022)....Eton CollegeSchool fees£48,501 per year US$68,244 per year30 more rows

Is Eltham College a boarding school?

Our school was founded in 1842 as the School for Sons of Missionaries. It began as a small boarding school in Walthamstow catering for the sons of Congregational and Baptist missionaries serving overseas, mainly in India, China and Africa.

Why is it called Godolphin?

The Godolphin Arabian, also known as the Godolphin Barb, was an Arabian horse and was one of three stallions that founded the modern thoroughbred. He was named after his best-known owner, Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin.

Who is the trainer for Godolphin?

Born and raised in Dubai, Saeed bin Suroor is Godolphin's longest-serving trainer, overseeing the training of horses since 1995.

What does the word Godolphin mean?

Baron Godolphin, an English title of nobility. Earl of Godolphin, an English title of nobility.

What is the origin of the name Godolphin?

The surname Godolphin was first found in Cornwall at Godolphin, a church district, in the parish of Breage, union of Helston, hundred of Kerrier. "This place, anciently called Godolcan, has been long celebrated for its tin-mines.

What does PTFA do for girls?

The PTFA supports the girls’ learning experience by organising a number of fundraising activities including the Christmas Bazaar, and through the PTFA E-Schemes. In the past few years the PTFA has helped fund our bursaries and Challenge Your Limits Week, and has raised money for a host of items to enrich learning such as a 3D printer, pottery wheels and kiln, a drone, Go-Pro cameras, sports equipment and software for our computer clubs.

What is PTFA in school?

The aim of our PTFA is to continue to build a strong, vibrant and active parent community through formal and informal social events – such as the Jazz Night and Quiz Night – and to better connect and support one another. All parents automatically become members of the PTFA when their daughter joins the school and you will quickly discover that we are a very warm, friendly and inclusive community.

What happens when parents join a school?

When parents join the school they will be given log-in details for the Parent Portal, will be asked to sign-up to the parent directory and will receive details about our Digital Pinboard.

HELP WITH SCHOOL FEES

Each year we offer a number of means-tested bursaries – covering up to 110% of the school fees – to families who would not otherwise be able to send their daughter to the school. We are keen to ensure that girls can take up their place whatever their financial background, and full details can be found on the bursaries page.

Any questions?

We hope that you will find all the information you need on the admissions pages of our website, but please email us if you have any questions at all registrar@godolphinandlatymer.com