LADY MARGARET SCHOOL in Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham

Education Centre Information: Lady Margaret School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of London
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 704
Number of girls: 704
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Origins in Whitelands College School, founded in 1842, which became Lady Margaret in 1917; three listed Georgian houses located in Parson's Green; the oldest, Belfield House, dates from school's opening date, with Elm House added in 1937 and Henniker House in 1951. The school was named after the Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII, founder of St John's and Christ's Colleges, Cambridge, and a benefactress of education. New hall and gymnasium built in mid-1960s and new technology building opened in 1994; further building programme to accommodate increase to three forms of entry completed in 1997. Easy to reach by public transport; very pleasant working conditions, with attractive landscaped garden and netball and tennis courts. Extra-curricular sports clubs are open to all pupils regardless of experience or ability. Inter-school fixtures and inter-house competitions are a regular feature of the sports programme. The school has a variety of music groups designed to encompass musicians of all standards.Specialist mathematics and computing college status from June 2003. After-school care, from 5.30pm. Over-subscribed, with more than seven applications per place. DfES achievement award (2001). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide its pupils with a sound education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to its pupils. We offer a secure and happy environment so that our aims can be achieved'.