The Laurels School

Independent

National rank

323

300

Rank last year

42.1%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

61.7%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Mairéad Jewell

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

152 (11-18)

Head teacher

Mairéad Jewell

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

152 (11-18)

Head teacher

Mairéad Jewell

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

152 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£6,045-£6,365 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 330

Grade

%

A*/A

5.3

A*-B

42.1

GCSE 2024 rank: 173

Grade

%

A*/A/9/8/7

61.7

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2023
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to develop the whole child, in close partnership with parents, through a deeply embedded character programme grounded in Catholic principles. It seeks to enable each girl to fulfil her potential through acquiring virtues in a climate that balances freedom with responsibility … The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent. Pupils have a very positive approach to learning … The development of pupils’ self-confidence and self-esteem is excellent. Pupils understand the importance of taking responsibility for their own development academically and pastorally and they value the support of others. Pupils are confident and resilient individuals.”
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About the school

  • In 2023, the Laurels, in London, was named one of the top ten Catholic independent senior schools in the UK by the Catholic Herald.
  • The school’s Learn2Succeed programme aims to nurture and empower students and promote leadership, collaboration, innovation, and peer-to-peer mentorship'.
  • There is a range of music ensembles and choirs, an annual drama production and a variety of sports. Activities include journalism, robotics, debating, volunteering, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and a business club.
  • Each pupil is assigned a personal tutor and the school works closely with parents, whom it believes are children's first educators. Its Arete programme, which puts an emphasis on character and virtues education, helps girls to achieve excellence in all areas of their life.
  • Academic, music, drama, art and sport scholarships are available.
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