We welcome applications from pupils to join Latymer Upper School in Year 7. Children from a range of primary and preparatory schools sit the exam each year.
The entry process
For entry to Year 7 in September 2024, children should be in Year 6 at the time of the entrance exam scheduled to take place at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith. The date of the exam is Wednesday 6 December 2023.
All pupils registered prior to the deadline (please refer to the timetable below) will be invited to take the exam which covers English and Mathematics. Please note that we cannot accept registrations after the deadline of midday Friday 13 October 2023.
Latymer Upper School sets its own papers in English and Mathematics; sample papers are available via the button below. These are indicative of the style of questions which can be expected and we do not provide answers or a mark scheme. There is one paper for Maths (60 minutes) and two papers for English – comprehension/multiple choice (35 minutes) and creative writing (45 minutes) – with a 20 minute break after the Maths paper. If your child is eligible for learning support adjustments, you will be asked to indicate this at the point of registration. Supporting documents will be required to evidence any requested adjustments and these must be submitted by the registration deadline of midday Friday 13 October 2023 . Selected candidates will be invited back to School for an Interview Session after the entrance examinations. Interview Sessions will be held in School on Tuesday 9 January 2024 and will comprise a half day of immersive learning activities in classroom settings and a 1:2:1 interview . The Session will contain elements our academic team will use to learn about character, curiosity and ‘teachability’. We will ensure appropriate adjustments are made for those with a learning difference.
We know that you will have many things to consider when choosing a secondary school, we have created a series of videos and frequently asked questions and hope that we have answered all your questions via the links and below.
Please do contact the Admissions Team at any time, we are always very happy to help.
11+ timetable
| May 2023 | 11+ Registration will open May 2023 |
| Saturday 16 September 2023 & Saturday 7 October 2023 | 11+ Open Days. |
| Saturday 23 September 2023 | Music Scholars Open day. |
| Friday 13 October 2023 (Midday) | Deadline for receipt of applications and Scholarship award applications (and any learning support documentation) |
| Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Latymer Upper School will write to your child's current school for a reference. |
| Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Entrance exam at Latymer Upper School (morning & afternoon sessions). |
| Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Decisions sent to all candidates following exam, with interview information for those being interviewed. |
| Thursday 14 December 2023 | Deadline for submission of documents for a means-tested bursary (where candidates who have been selected for interview requested a mean-tested bursary at the time of registration). |
| Tuesday 9 January 2024 | 11+ Interview Day. |
| Saturday 13 January 2024 | Music scholarship auditions. |
| Saturday 20 January 2024 | Bursary home visits |
| Friday 9 February 2024 | Results sent by email (By end of day). |
| March 2024 (Midday) (Date TBC) | Offer acceptance deadline. |
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| Admissions Team | 020 8148 4519 | admissions@latymer-upper.org | |
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| Laura Cottrell | Director of Admissions & Bursaries | 020 8148 4519 | |
| Aisha Ansary | Admissions Registrar | 020 8148 4517 | |
| Bernadette Lees | Admissions Registrar | 020 8148 4515 | |
| Jane Powell | Admissions Registrar | 020 4522 8491 | |
| Martin Power | Admissions Assistant | 020 8148 4518 |