Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is an international school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1895. It serves 1,428 students for students aged 7–19.
Location & getting here
Vibrant West London neighborhood with good international school options; excellent transport links; ~30 min to Heathrow; mixed residential-commercial area walking distance from parks.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 15 km | ~30 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| London City | 20 km | ~36 min | — |
| Gatwick | 38 km | ~59 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Scholarships Available
Generous and wide-reaching means-tested bursary scheme for families unable to afford fees.
One pupil in five received a bursary in 2022.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Prep School | £9,440 | £28,320 |
| Upper School | £10,365 | £31,095 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (4 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Latymer Upper School is a private school in Hammersmith, London, England, on King Street. It derives from a charity school, and is part of the same 1624 bequest by the English legal official Edward Latymer that founded The Latymer School. There is a preparatory school on site, but most students are admitted to the Upper School through examination and interview at the age of eleven. The school's academic results place it among the top schools nationally.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ (Year 7) | Own papers: Mathematics (60 mins), English Comprehension/Multiple Choice (35 mins), Descriptive Writing (45 mins); shortlisted candidates invited to Interview Day comprising half-day immersive learning activities and 1:2:1 interview | December (exams), January (interviews) | 13 October 2025 for September 2026 entry (closed); May 2026 for September 2027 entry |
| 16+ (Sixth Form) | Not detailed in provided content | Not specified | Registrations open May 2026 for September 2027 entry; specific deadline not provided |
How to apply
- Register online via school website with £180 non-refundable registration fee (waived for full bursary applicants)
- Submit required documentation: passport, visa/permit if applicable, learning support forms if needed
- Sit entrance exams (English and Mathematics)
- Shortlisted candidates receive interview notification and attend Interview Day
- Receive offer decision in February
- Accept offer and pay £2,400 non-refundable acceptance deposit
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Copy of child's passport
- Copy of relevant resident permit/visa (if applicable)
- Registration fee £180 inc. VAT (non-refundable unless full bursary waiver)
- Learning support documentation from qualified practitioners (if applicable)
Open events
- 11+ Open Days: Saturday 13 September & 4 October 2025
- Music Scholars' Open Morning: Saturday 27 September 2025
- 16+ Open Evening: Wednesday 17 September 2025
- Future bookings open 1 May each year for next entry cycle
Scholarships: Music scholarships at 11+ (Grade 5 standard, up to 40% fee remission via Walter Legge Scholarship); Music, Art, Drama, and Sport scholarships at 16+ (Grade 8 standard); all awarded as percentage fee reduction or one-time award. Academic scholarships not offered.
Admissions contact: Admissions Team: 020 8148 4519, [email protected]; Director of Admissions & Bursaries: Aisha Ansary
Comprehensive 11+ admissions information provided with detailed timeline; 16+ details are limited (assessment format not specified); bursaries available up to 100% tuition fees with 1 in 4 students receiving mean-tested support.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Academic