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  • Independent school for boys and girls

Latymer Prep School: entry, tests, dates and fees

36 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London W6 9TA

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 7+ entry

    Fri 6 Nov

    Friday 6 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Latymer Prep School, checked

  • Places at 7+

    44

    Each year at 7+

    Checked, source: Latymer Prep School, checked

  • Fees at 7+, day

    £9,723a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Latymer Prep School, checked

Your next steps for 7+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

Latymer Prep School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Latymer Prep School takes new pupils at 7+ and 8+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 7+ entryjoins Year 3

    44 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Friday 6 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 8+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 8+ entryjoins Year 4

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Not yet published (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Latymer Prep School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Latymer Prep has two entry points. At 7+, children start in Year 3Latymer Prep School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Latymer Prep School admits 44 boys and girls into Year 3 each September; 22 boys and 22 girls.View the official source; at 8+, they start in Year 4Latymer Prep School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Registration of interest for Year 4 in September 2027 is now open via the form below.View the official source. Older children are covered on our Latymer Upper SchoolLatymer Upper School: NameChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Latymer Upper School (the School) is a co-educational, independent, selectiveView the official source page, which deals with 11+ entryLatymer Upper School: OfferedChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: For entry into Year 7 in September 2027, children should be born between 01 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 and in Year 6 at the time of the entrance exam scheduled to take place at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith.View the official source, 13+ entryLatymer Upper School: OfferedChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: If you are interested in an occasional place for your child in year 8, 9 or 10 starting in September 2027 registrations of interest are now open below.View the official source and 16+ entryLatymer Upper School: OfferedChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Entry to the Sixth Form at Latymer Upper School is through our own entrance examination in early November each year, followed by an invitation to Interview for applicants who have performed well at the exam.View the official source.

7+ (Year 3Latymer Prep School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Latymer Prep School admits 44 boys and girls into Year 3 each September; 22 boys and 22 girls.View the official source)

Year 3 has 44Latymer Prep School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Latymer Prep School admits 44 boys and girls into Year 3 each September; 22 boys and 22 girls.View the official source places, and the intake is co-educationalLatymer Prep School: PupilsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Latymer Prep School admits 44 boys and girls into Year 3 each September; 22 boys and 22 girls.View the official source. For September 2027 entryLatymer Prep School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: KEY DATES for 7+ 2027View the official source, the school assesses children through:

  • the school's own English paperLatymer Prep School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: There are three papers: English Comprehension (45 minutes), Creative Writing (35 minutes) and Mathematics (45 minutes).View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperLatymer Prep School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: There are three papers: English Comprehension (45 minutes), Creative Writing (35 minutes) and Mathematics (45 minutes).View the official source
  • the school's own creative writing taskLatymer Prep School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: There are three papers: English Comprehension (45 minutes), Creative Writing (35 minutes) and Mathematics (45 minutes).View the official source
  • a group activityLatymer Prep School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Those children who perform particularly well in the academic papers will be invited back to the school for a shared activity session and group interview.View the official source
  • an interviewLatymer Prep School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Those children who perform particularly well in the academic papers will be invited back to the school for a shared activity session and group interview.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolLatymer Prep School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Once children are called for an interactive assessment, we write to their current schools requesting a confidential reference.View the official source

In a writing task at this age, a child writes a few lines or a short story of their own. A group activity means a small number of children work on something together.

Applications opened on 1 May 2026Latymer Prep School: Registration opens (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: | 7+ Registrations open | Friday 1 May 2026 |View the official source. Registration closes on 6 November 2026Latymer Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: The closing date for registrations is midday Friday 6 November 2026View the official source, and bursary applications close on 11 November 2026Latymer Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: | 7+ Deadline for receipt of means-tested bursary applications. | Midday Wednesday 11 November 2026 |View the official source, so a family seeking help with fees has a few extra days.

Children sit the entrance assessment on 6 January 2027Latymer Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: The 7+ Assessment date is Wednesday 6 January 2027View the official source. Interviews are listed for 18 January 2027Latymer Prep School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Interview dates for those selected are week commencing 18 January 2027View the official source. The school has not yet published the offer date or the acceptance deadline.

An assessment day can feel big to a six- or seven-year-old. Keeping things calm at home usually helps more than extra practice.

8+ (Year 4Latymer Prep School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Registration of interest for Year 4 in September 2027 is now open via the form below.View the official source)

For September 2027 entryLatymer Prep School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Registration of interest for Year 4 in September 2027 is now open via the form below.View the official source, the Year 4 process lists:

  • an interviewLatymer Prep School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Those who are successful in the exam will be invited to attend an interview, please note that we are unable to offer remote or overseas exams or interviews for occasional places.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolLatymer Prep School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Following confirmation of your child’s registration, we will request references ahead of an entrance examination here at Latymer Prep School, Hammersmith.View the official source
  • one other assessmentLatymer Prep School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Following confirmation of your child’s registration, we will request references ahead of an entrance examination here at Latymer Prep School, Hammersmith.View the official source; the admissions team can say what it involves

None of the 8+ dates for this round are out yet, including the registration deadline. We have no figure for Year 4 places. If you are hoping for a Year 4 place, contact the admissions team to ask whether any are expected.

Key dates

7+ dates for September 2027 entry

Latymer Prep School

  1. Done: Registration opens for 7+ entry

  2. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  3. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  4. Coming up: Entrance tests

  5. Coming up: Interviews

  6. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  7. Not published yet: Accept or decline an offer by

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

Dates for the other ways in8+

8+ entry, September 2027

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 8+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

A year younger? 7+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Latymer Prep School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
7 to 11AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Latymer Prep School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 7-11.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Day or boarding
day school
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
7+, 8+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.

Fees

From £9,723 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£9,723 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day
£9,723 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026-27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees shown with and without VAT

Deposit when you accept a day place: £2,400.

Source: Latymer Prep School, checked

Year groupDay fee, 2026-27Latymer Prep School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: The Prep School fees from September 2026 will be as follows:View the official source
Year 3 (7+)£9,723 per term, including VATLatymer Prep School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term |View the official source
Year 4 (8+)£9,723 per term, including VATLatymer Prep School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term |View the official source

The Prep School's fee list shows every amount both before and after VAT (fees shown with and without VATLatymer Prep School: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term |View the official source); we quote the after-VAT figure. These amounts are for 2026-27Latymer Prep School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: The Prep School fees from September 2026 will be as follows:View the official source only and will change.

We have left the registration fee out. The school's published information differs on this point; we have asked it to confirm. Accepting a place means paying a deposit of £2,400Latymer Prep School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: The Acceptance Fee is £2,400 (inc VAT) - the deposit is held until pupils leave the school and all liabilities have been settled.View the official source.

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £135,000 total gross family income (the school's guide figure).
Scholarships
Not checked yet.

Source: Latymer Prep School, checked

  • Help with fees: means-tested bursaries availableLatymer Prep School: AvailableChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: We have a limited number of bursary awards available each year for entry to the Prep school in Year 3.View the official source
  • Up to: 100%Latymer Prep School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Bursaries can range in amount from 25% to 100% of the fees.View the official source of fees
  • Income guide: £135,000 (total gross family income, guide)Latymer Prep School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: Total gross family income of less than £135,000 (an additional allowance will be made where sibling(s) are at Latymer)View the official source
  • 7+ bursary deadline: 11 November 2026Latymer Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Prep School.The source says: | 7+ Deadline for receipt of means-tested bursary applications. | Midday Wednesday 11 November 2026 |View the official source

The income figure is offered as a guide, so families above or below it should not rule themselves in or out without asking. Bursaries are worked out from a family's finances; our bursaries guide shows what that usually involves.

We have no scholarship details for Latymer Prep to show.

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: 7+ Open Day (passed)

  2. Done: Parent only Open Morning (passed)

    09:00-approx 10:30am, booking needed

Source: Latymer Prep School, checked

The school listed these events for 7+ families.

Both have taken place. Check the school's own website for new dates.

Official documents and sources

9 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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