16+ 2026 Entry
Registration for September 2026 entry are now open.
We have completed the entry selection for Lower Sixth (Year 12) entry for September 2025.
The entry process
Entry to the Sixth Form at Latymer Upper School is through our own entrance examination on 4 November 2025, followed by an invitation to Interview for applicants who have performed well at the exam.
To register, applicants will need to submit a copy of their Year 10 report and also specify the A-level subjects they wish to study at Sixth Form.
The entrance exam consists of three papers which assess :
i) Mathematical ability
ii) Written communication, including the ability to structure ideas, thoughts and arguments
iii) General Problem & Critical Thinking Skills
We are interested in a candidate’s overall performance and potential; however those assessments relevant to a candidate’s A level subject choices will carry greater weight.
Sample questions are available by clicking the box below. Please note that Registration deadline is midday Monday 22 September 2025 – we are unable to accept late registrations.
Learning Support
The deadline for receipt of all documentation relating to learning support requirements and request for exam accommodation is the same day as when 16+ registrations close and this should be sent to us for consideration by our Academic Mentoring Department. You will be sent a link to complete the form when your registration has been processed, at this point all relevant information, reports or assessments from qualified practitioners in the appropriate field (or details of reports or assessments pending) should be submitted. If you have not submitted the relevant paperwork by the published deadline, we will be unable to assess your request for exam adjustments for your child during the entry assessment process.
All relevant Learning Support details must be supplied at this point, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of a place if incomplete, inaccurate or misleading information is supplied at the initial registration stage.
Entry requirements for Sixth Form joiners
We would expect all our Sixth Form applicants who are studying GCSEs, to be doing so for 9 GCSE subjects, including Mathematics and English. Candidates who opt to study an A- level subject in Sixth Form where there is an equivalent GCSE e.g. Physics, are expected to achieve grades 7-9, subject to a candidate’s engagement and performance at Interview. For A-level subjects which are not offered at GCSE e.g. Politics or Economics, we will review achievement levels in related GCSE subjects. Specifically, a candidate who wishes to study A level Mathematics will need to achieve at least grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics (subject to performance at Interview) and grade 9 for A-level Further Mathematics.
Further information on the curriculum is available in the Sixth Form Choices Booklet.
For more information about assistance with school fees and applying for a means-tested bursary please visit this page or contact the Admissions Team if you would like to discuss the School’s bursary programme .
Please note we are unable to sponsor pupils who require a Child Student visa (formerly known as Tier 4 visa). To register you will need to show proof that your child can live and study in the UK by uploading a copy of your child’s passport and any relevant resident permit or visa. Unfortunately, if we do not have evidence that your child can live and study in the UK, we will be unable to make an offer.
Timings for Sixth Form applications to join September 2026
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Monday 12 May 2025 | 16+ Registration will open. |
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | Sixth Form Open Evening. |
Monday 22 September 2025 at Midday | Registration closes. Deadline for receipt of learning support requirements and relevant documentation. |
Monday 22 September 2025 at Midday | Deadline for receipt of means-tested bursary applications. |
Monday 22 September 2025 at Midday | Deadline for Art, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship applications. |
Tuesday 4 November 2025 (Morning only) | Sixth Form entrance exam at Latymer Upper School. |
Friday 7 November 2025 | Candidates will be notified whether they are invited to interview.
Latymer Upper School will write to your child's current school for a reference. |
Friday 14 November 2025 | 16+ Music Scholarship Auditions. |
Saturday 15 November 2025 | Drama Scholarship Auditions. |
W/C 10 November & W/C 17 November 2025 | Sports Scholarship Trials. |
Monday 17 November 2025 | Deadline for submission of Art Scholarship Work. |
Saturday 22 November 2025 | 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. |
Early December 2025, Date TBC | Offer decisions sent by email (by end of day). |
Wednesday 10 December 2025 (Midday) | Offer Acceptance Deadline. |
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