The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
66.3
22.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
82%
39.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 780
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- LADY MARGARET SCHOOL
- Head
- Elisabeth Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Parson's Green, London, SW6 4UN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hurlingham Academy
Secondary · 740m away
Thomas's Fulham
Independent · 917m away
Hurlingham School
Independent · 1.4km away
Brandlehow Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Roche School
Independent · 1.7km away
St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hotham Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lady Margaret School a selective school?
No. Lady Margaret School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lady Margaret School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Margaret School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Margaret School?
Lady Margaret School currently has 780 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Margaret School take?
Lady Margaret School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lady Margaret School?
Lady Margaret School is in London, SW6 4UN, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Margaret School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lady Margaret School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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