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Lady Margaret School[1]

Secondary · ages 11–18

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Headline results

Attainment 8
A8 65 64.7 2025/26[2]
A-level average grade
AL B B 2024/25[3]

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
64.7 2025/26[2]
Grade 5+ in English & maths
79% 2025/26[2]
Grade 7+ in English & maths
39.5% 2025/26[2]
Progress 8
+0.74 2023/24[4]
Progress 8, 2025/26
Not calculated[5]
Progress 8, 2024/25
Not calculated[5]
Earlier years
Year Attainment 8 Grade 5+ in English & maths Grade 7+ in English & maths Progress 8
2024/25 66.3[6] 81.5%[6]
2023/24 65.4[4] 79.7%[4] +0.74[4]
2022/23 65.4[7] 84%[7] +0.83[7]
2021/22 64.1[8] 73%[8] +0.55[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
B 2024/25[3]
AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
26.7% 2024/25[3]
All results, 2020/21
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
All results, 2019/20
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
Earlier years
Year A-level average grade AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
2023/24 B[10] 33.8%[10]
2022/23 B+[11] 24.1%[11]
2021/22 A-[12] 36.5%[12]
2018/19 B-[13] 24.1%[13]

Destinations after GCSEs

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
99% 2022/23[14]
School sixth form
71% 2022/23[14]
Sixth-form college
8% 2022/23[14]
Further education college
8% 2022/23[14]
Apprenticeship
1% 2022/23[14]
Employment
1% 2022/23[14]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment School sixth form Sixth-form college Further education college Apprenticeship Employment
2021/22 97%[15] 78%[15] 3%[15] 9%[15] 0%[15] 1%[15]
2020/21 97%[16] 70%[16] 7%[16] 9%[16] 0%[16] 0%[16]
2019/20 96%[17] 78%[17] 6%[17] 4%[17] 1%[17] 0%[17]
2018/19 97%[18] 68%[18] 3%[18] 16%[18] 0%[18] 2%[18]

Destinations after 16–18 study

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
93% 2022/23[19]
Education
78% 2022/23[19]
Apprenticeship
4% 2022/23[19]
Employment
11% 2022/23[19]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment Education Apprenticeship Employment
2021/22 84%[20] 69%[20] 0%[20] 16%[20]
2020/21 95%[21] 79%[21] 0%[21] 15%[21]
2019/20 93%[22] 87%[22] 0%[22] 7%[22]
2018/19 91%[23] 81%[23] 1%[23] 8%[23]

Higher education after 16–18 study

Progressed to higher education
88% 2021/22[24]
Top third of most selective universities
64% 2021/22[24]
Russell Group universities
59% 2019/20[25]
Oxford or Cambridge
5% 2019/20[25]
Earlier leavers
Left in Progressed to higher education Top third of most selective universities Russell Group universities Oxford or Cambridge
2020/21 95%[26] 55%[26]
2019/20 92%[25] 59%[25] 59%[25] 5%[25]
2018/19 93%[27] 52%[27] 48%[27] 5%[27]
2017/18 91%[28] 47%[28] 45%[28] 3%[28]

Shares of the pupils who left in the year shown. Russell Group and Oxford or Cambridge figures were published for leavers up to 2019/20 only.

Ofsted

Latest inspection
22 Nov 2023[29]
Type
S5 Inspection[29]
Report published
18 Jan 2024[29]
Personal development
Outstanding[29]
Quality of education
Outstanding[29]
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding[29]
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding[29]
Safeguarding is effective
Yes[29]
Sixth form provision (where applicable)
Outstanding[29]
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding[29]

Competition to get in

Applications and offers, Year 7

Applications per place
6.2 Entry Sept 2026[30]
Applications (any preference)
730 Entry Sept 2026[30]
First preferences
310 Entry Sept 2026[30]
Places offered
118 Entry Sept 2026[30]
First preferences per place
2.6 Entry Sept 2026[30]
Earlier years
Entry Applications First preferences Places offered Per place First preferences per place
Entry Sept 2025 774[30] 321[30] 117[30] 6.6[30] 2.7[30]
Entry Sept 2024 679[30] 281[30] 116[30] 5.9[30] 2.4[30]
Entry Sept 2023 671[30] 251[30] 119[30] 5.6[30] 2.1[30]
Entry Sept 2022 672[30] 228[30] 117[30] 5.7[30] 1.9[30]

Admissions

Places (published admission number), 11+ entry
120 Entry Sept 2027[31]
Entrance test, 11+ entry
Banding tests in Mathematics and English Entry Sept 2027[31]
Sibling priority, 11+ entry
within each category to siblings provided there are sufficient places in the appropriate category (Foundation Band 1, 2 and 3 and Open Band 1, 2 and 3) Entry Sept 2027[31]
Entrance test date, 11+ entry
20 Nov 2026 Entry Sept 2027[31]

Character & practicalities

Type
Academy converter[1]
Ages
11–18[1]
Boys / girls
Girls[1]
Faith
Church of England[1]
Admissions
Non-selective[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
538[1]
Trust
LADY MARGARET SCHOOL[1]
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham[1]
Website
http://www.ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk[1]
District
Hammersmith and Fulham[32]
Postcode
SW6 4UN[1]
URN
138607[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
780 2024/25[33]
English as an additional language
13.5% 2024/25[33]
SEN support
16.8% 2024/25[33]
EHC plan
3.2% 2024/25[33]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
17.9% 2024/25[33]

Pupils' ethnicity 2025/26

White
60%[34]
Mixed
15.1%[34]
Asian
5.6%[34]
Black
10.4%[34]
Any other ethnic group
5.6%[34]
Unclassified
3.3%[34]

The school census's major ethnic groups as shares of the school's pupils, summed by us from the published counts. For information only: never used to rank, filter or colour schools.

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
The school has designed an ambitious curriculum, where pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in a wide range of GCSE and A-level subjects.[35]
Warmth
Staff have very high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and foster a sense of belonging[35]
Pastoral care
The school takes a nurturing and caring approach, which leads to pupils feeling and being kept secure and safe. An early help system has been created, supported by external counselling services, the school chaplain, school nurse and police liaison officer.[35]
Behaviour
Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary and bullying is rare. They are focused, settle to and complete tasks quickly, taking great pride in their work.[35]
Learning support
Leaders identify pupils with SEND accurately and detailed plans are put in place to support pupils’ learning. Appropriate specialist support is put in place for weaker readers.[35]
Enrichment
The talents and interests of pupils are developed through a very wide range of extra-curricular activities.[35]
Pupil voice
They are encouraged to take on leadership responsibility and to act as role models[35]
Independence
Students in the sixth form quickly develop as independent learners. Debate and critical thinking are a feature of many lessons.[35]
Collaboration
They listen carefully to their teachers and each other, asking interesting questions that demonstrate their curiosity to learn.[35]
Structure
Leaders have developed a clear and simple behaviour policy that is well understood and consistently implemented. It prioritises pupils being ready, responsible and respectful.[35]
Visual arts
in art, pupils and students in the sixth form are encouraged to research artists that link to their own passions and interests.[35]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Performance tables schools data (explore education statistics). Period 2025/26, provisional, published 2026-10-15. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance 2024/25: data guidance. Period 2024/25. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    It is not possible to calculate Progress 8 for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to gaps in the baseline caused by COVID-19 disruption.
  6. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  9. Department for Education: A level and other 16 to 18 results 2020/21. Period 2020/21. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer exam series was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021, and alternative processes were set up to award grades.
  10. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  11. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  12. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  13. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  14. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  15. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  16. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2020/21, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  17. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2019/20, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  18. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  19. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  20. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  21. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2020/21, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  22. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2019/20, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  23. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  24. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  25. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2019/20, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  26. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2020/21, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  27. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  28. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2017/18, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  29. Ofsted: State-funded schools inspections and outcomes. Period 2023/24. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  30. Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers: school level. Period Entry Sept 2026, final, published 2026-06-29. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  31. ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk: ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk — Year7 Admissions Policy 2027 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    There are 120 places in Year 7 for the school year starting in September 202 7. (p. 1)
    Banding tests for Year 7 applicants will be held on 20th November 2026. Applicants will be assessed in Mathematics and English. (p. 3)
    We will give second priority within each category to siblings provided there are sufficient places in the appropriate category (Foundation Band 1, 2 and 3 and Open Band 1, 2 and 3). (p. 2)
    Banding tests for Year 7 applicants will be held on 20th November 2026. (p. 3)
  32. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  33. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  34. Department for Education: Schools, pupils and their characteristics: school level underlying data. Period 2025/26, published 2026-06-04. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  35. files.ofsted.gov.uk: files.ofsted.gov.uk document. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quotes (15)
    Staff have very high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and foster a sense of belonging (p. 2)
    The school has designed an ambitious curriculum, where pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in a wide range of GCSE and A-level subjects (p. 2)
    The school takes a nurturing and caring approach, which leads to pupils feeling and being kept secure and safe (p. 2)
    An early help system has been created, supported by external counselling services, the school chaplain, school nurse and police liaison officer (p. 3)
    Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary and bullying is rare (p. 2)
    They are focused, settle to and complete tasks quickly, taking great pride in their work (p. 3)
    Leaders have developed a clear and simple behaviour policy that is well understood and consistently implemented. It prioritises pupils being ready, responsible and respectful (p. 3)
    The talents and interests of pupils are developed through a very wide range of extra-curricular activities (p. 3)
    They are encouraged to take on leadership responsibility and to act as role models (p. 2)
    in art, pupils and students in the sixth form are encouraged to research artists that link to their own passions and interests (p. 2)
    Students in the sixth form quickly develop as independent learners (p. 2)
    Debate and critical thinking are a feature of many lessons (p. 2)
    They listen carefully to their teachers and each other, asking interesting questions that demonstrate their curiosity to learn (p. 3)
    Leaders identify pupils with SEND accurately and detailed plans are put in place to support pupils' learning (p. 2)
    Appropriate specialist support is put in place for weaker readers (p. 3)