Latymer Upper School 11+ Entry Guide
Latymer Upper School is an independent school with entry at 11+ into Year 7. This guide explains who can apply, the assessments, how offers are made and how to prepare. We update it whenever the school changes its admissions.
About the school
- A co-educational independent day school in Hammersmith, west London.
- About 124 external Year 7 places. (Not the same school as The Latymer School in Edmonton.)
Who can apply
- Children in Year 6 (for September 2027 entry, born 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016), registered by the school's deadline.
- Independent schools have no catchment area. You apply to the school directly, not through your council.
- A registration fee is usually payable (often waived for families on low incomes).
Key dates for September 2027 entry
- Registration: 1 May to midday, Monday 12 October 2026 (no late registrations)
- Exam: Wednesday 2 December 2026
- Interview day: Wednesday 6 January 2027
- Offers: February 2027 (date to be confirmed)
Children now in Year 5: expect similar dates next year. Check the school's page in the spring.
The assessments
Exam
The school's own paper exams: English (35 minutes of comprehension and multiple choice, then 45 minutes of descriptive writing) and Maths (60 minutes).
Interview day
Half a day of classroom activities and a one-to-one interview.
How offers are made
The school makes its own offers by email in February.
Scholarships and bursaries
- No academic scholarships at 11+.
- Music scholarships and awards.
- Means-tested bursaries from 25% to 100%.
How to help your child prepare
- Written English and Maths. The school sets its own papers. Cover all of Key Stage 2 by the end of Year 5, go further on problem solving, and practise showing maths working clearly.
- Creative writing. Practise planning and writing a short story or description to a time limit, then checking it.
- Interview. Help your child talk about their interests, the books they read and how they solved a problem. There is no need to learn answers by heart.
- Read every day. Wide reading builds the vocabulary and comprehension every entrance test needs.
- Practice material: The school publishes two sample papers (without answers).
Common questions from parents
Is this the same as The Latymer School?
No. Latymer Upper is an independent school in Hammersmith. The Latymer School is a state grammar school in Edmonton.
Can we apply to several schools?
Yes. Many families apply to a few independent schools and grammar schools. Watch the different registration deadlines.
Official information
Always check the school's own pages before making decisions. Dates and arrangements can change each year.
How AshACE can help
AshACE runs small, live online 11+ classes in English, Maths and Reasoning from Year 4, run from Orpington, with over a decade of 11+ teaching. Our Year 6 Masterclasses include preparation for independent school entrance papers. See the classes below, or send us an enquiry.
Sources: Latymer Upper School official admissions pages; checked 25 September 2026.