Lady Margaret School
London, SW6 4UN · Hammersmith and Fulham · secondary school
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1st of 11 secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 827 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 79.0 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 25% | 2.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 64.7 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lady Margaret School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 66.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.74 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Senior drama club, House Dance, and House Spelling Bee. Sports include Netball, Cricket, and the Rock Challenge. Arts activities feature the House Pantomime and School Production. Trips include theatre visits and a Netball tour. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 817 pupils against a stated capacity of 538. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes with a roll significantly above capacity? What support is available for pupils aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How are house competitions structured to encourage participation across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Lady Margaret School
Overview
Lady Margaret School is an outstanding school that provides an exceptional education to its pupils. The school has a clear strategic vision, a nurturing and caring approach, and high expectations of all pupils. Pupils feel and are kept secure and safe, and they are encouraged to develop confidence and resilience.
Strengths
- Pupils are exceptionally well supported to succeed at Lady Margaret School.
- The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that leads to exceptional outcomes in a wide range of GCSE and A-level subjects.
- Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary, and bullying is rare.
- Teachers have excellent knowledge of the subjects they deliver, and assessment is used well to identify any misconceptions.
- Leaders identify pupils with SEND accurately and put in place detailed plans to support their learning.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.4 |
| 2024/25 | 66.3 |
| 2025/26 | 64.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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