Joining Latymer
at 11+

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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

Registrations for 11+ 2025 are now closed.

Registrations for 11+ 2026 entry will open in May 2025.

For entry to Year 7 in September 2026, children should be born between 01 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 and  in Year 6 at the time of the entrance exam scheduled to take place at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith. The 11+ exam will take place in December 2025.

All pupils registered prior to the deadline (the timetable detailing the timeline for 2026 entry will be published below in May 2025) will be invited to take the exam which covers English and Mathematics. 

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 descriptive writing (45 minutes) – with a 20 minute break after the English 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 which will be confirmed once registrations open in May 2025.

Selected candidates will be invited back to School for an Interview Session after the entrance examinations.  Interview Sessions will be held in School in January 2026 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.

If your child is registered to take an exam at another school on the same date, please ensure that you inform both schools and we will do our best to accommodate you. We do not hold an alternate exam day at Latymer. We have numerous sessions throughout the exam day and we can usually schedule your child’s exam to allow them to take an exam at another school before or after the Latymer exam. Overseas candidates must sit the exam here at Latymer, we are unable to support overseas assessments.
Offer letters are sent out in early February and families have three weeks to accept or decline Latymer’s offer of admission. Those who accept the offer will be asked to confirm that they have not accepted an offer from another school and to pay a non-refundable £2,400 (incl. VAT) confirmation deposit.

 

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 202511+ Registration will open May 2025
Saturday in September and October 11+ Open Days.
TBCMusic Scholars Open day.
Mid October TBCDeadline for receipt of applications and Scholarship award applications (and any learning support documentation)
December TBCEntrance exam at Latymer Upper School (morning & afternoon sessions).
December TBCDecisions sent to all candidates following exam, with interview information for those being interviewed.
TBCLatymer Upper School will write to your child's current school for a reference.
TBCDeadline 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).
January 2026 TBC11+ Interview Day.
TBCMusic scholarship auditions.
TBCBursary home visits
TBCResults sent by email (by end of day).
TBCOffer acceptance deadline.

For more information on yours and your child’s data rights, please see the school’s Privacy Notice

Admissions Team020 8148 4519admissions@latymer-upper.org
Aisha AnsaryDirector of Admissions & Bursaries
Siang Wei ChernAdmissions Registrar
Joanne KayAdmissions Registrar

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