Latymer Upper School
Latymer Upper School is a fully co-educational day school in West London offering high standards of education and facilities.
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Our take
Independent co-ed senior school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
- Families seeking a senior school for ages 11–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
About the head
“Paulatim ergo certe”
An unpretentious, cosmopolitan community: highly academic, forward-thinking, and rooted in Edward Latymer's 1624 vision of social inclusivity.
Distinctive features
Founder's bursary programme one of the largest in the UK independent sector
fully-funded places added every year since 2024
Co-educational on the Hammersmith riverside since 2004
TES Independent School of the Year (2018) and ISOTY Winner 2023
100% sixth-form first-choice university place rate cited 2025
Strong arts and rowing programmes
alumni include Olympic medallists and BAFTA winners
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
service
other
Facilities
sports
arts
boarding
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
Where leavers go
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 200 | 188 | 207 | 194 | 183 |
| Oxbridge | 34 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| Russell Group | 151 | 147 | 144 | 134 | 142 |
| US Ivy | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Medicine | 11 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 11 |
Recent coverage
2024 marked 400 years of the Latymer Foundation; 2025 A-level results reported as 100% A*-B with first-choice university success at 100% of sixth-formers.
Notable alumni
Open day available
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Check fit for my childApplication timeline
6 of 7 admissions stages have confirmed dates. Save this school to be notified when dates are published.
| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-28 | 1 May 2026 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 Mar 2027 | Open |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Talks & tasters
| Sat, 26 Sept 2026 | Music Scholars Open Day | Scholarship Event |
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
“She would be coming from a boarding school and wants a change from her current school because she’s in a relatively small year group with 70 odd students and never really found her tribe.”
Academic reputation — parent discussionLatymer Upper School Sixth Form | Mumsnet My DD is considering applying to Latymer Upper School for 2026 sixth form entry. She would be coming from a boarding school and wants a change from her current school because she’s in a relatively small year group with 70 odd students...
However, DD constantly complains about the lack of supportive pastoral care she receives and dislikes some of her peers behaviour. I would say DD is quite extroverted and confident but I feel like this school takes away that spark from her and what makes it worse is that’s she’s...
Wellbeing
At Latymer the wellbeing of our pupils is central to all we do. Each pupil has a tutor in a small group (typically 16–18), with stability of tutor groups throughout each division. Tutors are supported by experienced Heads and Assistant Heads of Year, Heads of Division, a Deputy Head (Pastoral), three counsellors, two registered nurses, a school doctor, a chaplain, and the Head of Wellbeing and PSHCE. Latymer's Prefect and peer mentor system provides senior students as role models and listeners for younger pupils, fostering leadership and support across the community.
Inspection
Isi — 1 Nov 2023
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2026-27
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Policies & documents
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Latymer Upper School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Latymer Upper School best for?+
Independent co-ed senior school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
12 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admissions@latymer-upper.org or phone on 020 8748 8100. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Latymer Upper School — see the "Schools like Latymer Upper School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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