16+ 2025 Entry
Registration for September 2025 entry are now closed.
Registrations for September 2026 entry will open in May 2025.
The entry process
Entry to the Sixth Form at Latymer Upper School is through our own examinations, followed by interviews for selected candidates. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their Year 10 report when they apply and will be invited to sit an exam in early November to assess their suitability for a Latymer Sixth Form education.
The entrance exam consists of three papers which assess candidates’ mathematical ability and written communication as well as general problem solving and critical thinking. Candidates’ potential is assessed on their overall performance in these written tests, although the two most relevant to their proposed Sixth Form programme will carry more weight.
Sample questions can be seen by clicking the box below. Please note the registration deadline was midday on Wednesday 25 September 2024 and we are unable to accept late registrations. If a candidate 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 in May 2025.
Entry requirements for Sixth Form joiners
We would expect all our Sixth Form applicants, if studying GCSEs, to achieve a minimum of 9 GCSEs including Mathematics and English, with grades 9/8/7 in the subjects that they wish to study in the Sixth Form, or in a related subject where the proposed course is in a new subject.
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 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 any relevant resident permit/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 2025
| May 2024 | 16+ Registration will open May 2024 |
| Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Sixth Form open evening. |
| Wednesday 25 September 2024 (Midday) | Deadline for receipt of applications and Scholarship award applications (and any learning support documentation) |
| Tuesday 5 November 2024 (morning only) | Sixth Form entrance exam at Latymer Upper School |
| Friday 8 November 2024 | Latymer Upper School will write to your child's current school for a reference |
| Friday 8 November 2024 | Decisions sent to all candidates following exam, with interview information for those selected |
| Sunday 10 November 2024 (5pm) | Deadline for submission of documents for a means-tested bursary |
| Friday 15 November 2024 | Music Scholarship Auditions |
| Saturday 16 November 2024 | Drama Scholarship Auditions |
| W/C 11 November & W/C 18 November 2024 | Sports Scholarship Trials |
| Saturday 23 November 2024 | Interview Day (Art Scholarship Assessments will take place on the same day. (Candidates will be required to drop their portfolios off at Latymer Upper School a week before their scheduled interview) |
| Monday 1 December 2024 | Results emailed by end of day |
| Wednesday 11 December 2024 (Midday) | Offer acceptance deadline |
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