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Latymer Upper School: entry, tests, dates and fees

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Mon 12 Oct

    Monday 12 October 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Latymer Upper School, checked

  • Places at 11+

    124

    Each year at 11+

    Checked, source: Latymer Upper School, checked

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £10,675a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Latymer Upper School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Entrance tests

  2. Coming up: Interviews

  3. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Latymer Upper 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 Upper School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entryjoins Year 7

    124 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Monday 12 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

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

    Registration closes: Friday 29 January 2027 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entryjoins Sixth Form

    30 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 23 September 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Latymer Upper School, checked

More about entry from our guide

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 is a different school from The Latymer School, a state grammar school in Enfield. This page is only about the Hammersmith school.

There are three ways in: at 11+, 13+ and 16+. For younger children, Latymer Prep SchoolLatymer Prep School: NameChecked 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 has its own page, which covers 7+ entryLatymer Prep School: OfferedChecked 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 and 8+ entryLatymer Prep School: OfferedChecked 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.

11+ (Year 7Latymer Upper School: JoinsChecked 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)

For September 2027 entryLatymer Upper School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: The key dates for entry into Year 7 in September 2027 are below.View the official source, the school lists about 124Latymer Upper School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Year 7 typically has 168 children, 44 usually move up from Year 6 in Latymer Prep and approx 124 join from primary and prep schools with a fairly even split of private and state schools.View the official source places in Year 7Latymer Upper School: JoinsChecked 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. The 11+ is made up of:

  • the school's own English paperLatymer Upper School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Latymer Upper School sets its own papers in English and Mathematics; sample papers are available via the button below.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperLatymer Upper School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Latymer Upper School sets its own papers in English and Mathematics; sample papers are available via the button below.View the official source
  • the school's own creative writing taskLatymer Upper School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: There is one paper for Maths (60 minutes) and two papers for English – comprehension/multiple choice (35 minutes) and descriptive writing (45 minutes) – with a 20 minute break after the English paper.View the official source
  • an interviewLatymer Upper School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Selected candidates will be invited back to School for an Interview Session after the entrance examinations.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolLatymer Upper School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Monday 7 December 2026 | Latymer Upper School will write to your child's current school for a reference. |View the official source
  • one other assessmentLatymer Upper School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Interview Sessions will be held in School in January 2027 and will comprise a half day of immersive learning activities in classroom settings and a 1:2:1 interview.View the official source as well, which the admissions team can explain

A school's own paper is one it writes itself, rather than one bought in from a test provider. A creative writing task asks a child to produce a short piece of their own, such as a story or a description. A reference is a report written by the child's current school.

Registration opened on 1 May 2026Latymer Upper School: Registration opens (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Friday 1 May 2026 | 11+ Registrations open. |View the official source and closes on 12 October 2026Latymer Upper School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Monday 12 October 2026 - Midday | 11+ Registrations Close. Registrations must have been made by midday. Late registrations will not be considered. |View the official source. The entrance assessment is on 2 December 2026Latymer Upper School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | Entrance exam at Latymer Upper School (morning & afternoon sessions). |View the official source, and interviews come later, on 6 January 2027Latymer Upper School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Wednesday 6 January 2027 | 11+ Interview Day. |View the official source.

Offers are due in February 2027Latymer Upper School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | TBC February 2027 | Offer decisions sent by email (by end of day). |View the official source. The deadline for accepting a place falls in March 2027Latymer Upper School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | TBC March 2027 | Offer Acceptance Deadline. |View the official source.

Scholarship applications for Year 7 share the registration deadline, 12 October 2026Latymer Upper School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Monday 12 October 2026 by Midday | Deadline for receipt Music Scholarship applications. (Late applications will not be considered) |View the official source. Scholarship assessments follow on 16 January 2027Latymer Upper School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Saturday 16 January 2027 | Music Scholarship Auditions. |View the official source.

13+ (Year 9)

For September 2027 entryLatymer Upper School: Current cycleChecked 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, the 13+ route has these parts:

  • an interviewLatymer Upper School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Those who are successful in the exam will be invited to attend an interview.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolLatymer Upper School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Following confirmation of your child’s registration, we will request selected school reports and references ahead of an entrance examination here at Latymer, Hammersmith.View the official source
  • one other assessmentLatymer Upper School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Following confirmation of your child’s registration, we will request selected school reports and references ahead of an entrance examination here at Latymer, Hammersmith.View the official source; ask the school what it covers

The 13+ timetable starts later than the 11+: registration opens in December 2026Latymer Upper School: Registration opens (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | December 2026 | Registration will open for September 2027 Occasional Places (subject to places being available) |View the official source and closes on 29 January 2027Latymer Upper School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Midday Friday 29 January 2027 | Deadline for receipt of registrations (and any learning support or medical documentation) |View the official source. The assessment, interviews, offers and acceptance deadline all fall in March 2027Latymer Upper School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Early March 2027 | Entrance exam at Latymer Upper School |View the official source.

This page gives no number of 13+ places. If you are weighing this route, ask the admissions team how many it expects to fill.

16+ (Sixth FormLatymer Upper School: JoinsChecked 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)

The school lists about 30Latymer Upper School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Every year we also welcome around 30 new students.View the official source places in the Sixth FormLatymer Upper School: JoinsChecked 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 for September 2027 entryLatymer Upper School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: The key dates for entry into the Sixth Form in September 2027 are below.View the official source. Applicants complete:

  • the school's own English paperLatymer Upper School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 16+ candidates will sit three exams in Maths, Writing and Thinking Skills.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperLatymer Upper School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 16+ candidates will sit three exams in Maths, Writing and Thinking Skills.View the official source
  • one other assessmentLatymer Upper School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 16+ candidates will sit three exams in Maths, Writing and Thinking Skills.View the official source, which the school can describe
  • an interviewLatymer Upper School: InterviewChecked 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
  • a reference from the current schoolLatymer Upper School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Friday 6 November 2026 | Candidates will be notified whether they are invited to interview. Latymer Upper School will write to your child's current school for a reference. |View the official source
  • GCSE grade requirementsLatymer Upper School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Applicants studying GCSEs are required to achieve a minimum of 9 GCSEs at Grade 7 or above.View the official source

Registration for this round closed on 23 September 2026Latymer Upper School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Wednesday 23 September 2026 at Midday | Registration closes. |View the official source. Students already registered sit the entrance assessment on 3 November 2026Latymer Upper School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Tuesday 3 November 2026 (Morning only) | Sixth Form entrance exam at Latymer Upper School. |View the official source and are interviewed on 21 November 2026Latymer Upper School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Saturday 21 November 2026 | Interview Day. All interviews will be conducted in the morning. Please keep the morning free as we do not have an alternative day for interviews. |View the official source. Offers go out on 1 December 2026Latymer Upper School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Tuesday 1 December 2026 | Offer decisions sent by email (by end of day). |View the official source, with a reply due by 9 December 2026Latymer Upper School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Midday Wednesday 9 December 2026 | Offer Acceptance Deadline. |View the official source.

Students in Year 10 now can plan for 2028 entry: registration for that round opens in May 2027Latymer Upper School: Registration opens (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Registrations for September 2028 entry will open in May 2027.View the official source. Because the school sets GCSE grade requirementsLatymer Upper School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Applicants studying GCSEs are required to achieve a minimum of 9 GCSEs at Grade 7 or above.View the official source, any offer also depends on GCSE results.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Latymer Upper School

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

  1. Done: Registration opens for 11+ entry

  2. Done: Registration closes for 11+ entry

  3. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  1. Next: Entrance tests

  2. Coming up: Interviews

  3. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Coming up: Registration opens for 13+ entry

    Expected

  2. Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry

    in about 14 weeks

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

    Expected

  4. Coming up: Interviews

    Expected

  5. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  6. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

16+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

  1. Done: Registration opens for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  3. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  1. Next: Entrance tests

  2. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Interviews

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 7 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ 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 Upper School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
11 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Latymer Upper School (the School) is a co-educational, independent, selective school for boys and girls from ages 11 to 18.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.
Scholarships
4 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
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.
Registration fee
£220including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £10,675 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£10,675 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£10,675 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£10,675 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

Registration fee: £220 (including VAT).

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

Source: Latymer Upper School, checked

Joining atDay fee, 2026-27Latymer Upper School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Tuition fees (from September 2026)View the official source
11+ (Year 7)£10,675 per term, including VATLatymer Upper School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term |View the official source
13+ (Year 9)£10,675 per term, including VATLatymer Upper School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term |View the official source
16+ (Sixth Form)£10,675 per term, including VATLatymer Upper School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term |View the official source

Latymer Upper's fee list for 2026-27Latymer Upper School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Tuition fees (from September 2026)View the official source gives each figure two ways (fees shown with and without VATLatymer Upper School: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: | Tuition Fees | £8,895.83 plus VAT (£10,675 inc VAT) per term | £8,102.50 plus VAT (£9,723 inc VAT) per term |View the official source). The table above uses the amounts that include VAT. Schools review fees every year, so look at the latest list before you budget.

The registration fee the school lists is £220, including VATLatymer Upper School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: For 11+ £220 (inc VAT) non-refundable fee payable on registrationView the official source. Ask the admissions team whether the same amount applies at 13+ and 16+. A family that accepts a place pays a deposit of £2,400Latymer Upper School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: £2,400 (inc VAT) acceptance deposit payable on accepting an offer of a place.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
For art, drama, music and sport, at 11+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 40% of the fees.

Source: Latymer Upper School, checked

  • Bursaries: means-tested bursaries availableLatymer Upper School: AvailableChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Bursaries are available at our main entry points of 11+ and 16+ and depending on your family’s financial circumstances they can cover between 25% to 100% of fees.View the official source
  • Largest bursary: 100%Latymer Upper School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: Bursaries are available at our main entry points of 11+ and 16+ and depending on your family’s financial circumstances they can cover between 25% to 100% of fees.View the official source of fees
  • Income guide: £135,000 (total gross family income, guide)Latymer Upper School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper 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

Latymer Upper gives its income figure as a guide rather than a maximum. A means-tested bursary depends on what a family earns and owns, and it can cover part or all of the fees. Our bursaries guide walks through the usual forms and checks.

The scholarship types are music scholarshipsLatymer Upper School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ we offer Music Scholarships while at 16+ candidates can apply for Music, Art, Drama or Sport.View the official source, art scholarshipsLatymer Upper School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ we offer Music Scholarships while at 16+ candidates can apply for Music, Art, Drama or Sport.View the official source, drama scholarshipsLatymer Upper School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ we offer Music Scholarships while at 16+ candidates can apply for Music, Art, Drama or Sport.View the official source and sport scholarshipsLatymer Upper School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ we offer Music Scholarships while at 16+ candidates can apply for Music, Art, Drama or Sport.View the official source. There are scholarships at 11+Latymer Upper School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ we offer Music Scholarships while at 16+ candidates can apply for Music, Art, Drama or Sport.View the official source and scholarships at 16+Latymer Upper School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ we offer Music Scholarships while at 16+ candidates can apply for Music, Art, Drama or Sport.View the official source, and an award can be worth up to 40%Latymer Upper School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: At 11+ entry, the Walter Legge Scholarship can offer up to 40% remission in school fees for exceptional applicants.View the official source of fees. Ask the school which types are open at each entry point.

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: 11+ Open Day (passed)

  2. Done: 16+ Open Evening (passed)

  3. Done: Music Scholars’ Open Morning (passed)

  4. Done: 11+ Open Day (passed)

Source: Latymer Upper School, checked

Latymer Upper held these events this autumn.

All four dates have now passed. Look on the school's website for any new dates.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 81% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    81%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 81% of all grades were A*/AView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    95%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 95% of all grades were A*- BView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    96%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 96% of all grades were 9-7.View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    88%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 88% of all grades were either 8/9View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

These are the exam figures as the school reports them.

MeasureFigure
A level grades A* to A81% (2026)Latymer Upper School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 81% of all grades were A*/AView the official source
A level grades A* to B95% (2026)Latymer Upper School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 95% of all grades were A*- BView the official source
GCSE grades 9 to 796% (2026)Latymer Upper School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 96% of all grades were 9-7.View the official source
GCSE grades 9 to 888% (2026)Latymer Upper School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Latymer Upper School.The source says: 88% of all grades were either 8/9View the official source

Official documents and sources

12 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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