Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
London · W6 9LR
Latymer Upper School is a prestigious, long-established co-educational day school in Hammersmith with 400 years of heritage rooted in social inclusivity. It combines genuine academic rigour with a forward-thinking, cosmopolitan ethos and an unusually generous bursary programme for an independent school of this calibre. The school is known for balancing high achievement with an unpretentious, real-world co-ed environment that avoids the stuffiness of traditional top-tier independents.
- →Consistently top academic results (A*/A-dominated at A-level, strong university destinations)
- →Substantial and accessible bursary programme enabling genuine socioeconomic diversity
- →Central London location with a vibrant, cosmopolitan student body free from boarding-house insularity
- →Strong co-curricular offer across sport, music, drama and service, without excessive specialisation pressure
Who thrives here
Bright, curious pupils from diverse backgrounds who thrive in a collegiate, unpretentious academic environment. The school suits independent thinkers who value service and contribution to community alongside personal achievement, and families who reject the hierarchical formality of traditional public schools.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
237 King Street, Hammersmith
London
W6 9LR
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Rachel Weisz
Actress (Oscar winner, The Favourite)
David Mitchell
Comedian, writer and actor (Peep Show, That Mitchell and Webb Look)
Olivia Colman
Actress (Oscar winner, The Favourite; The Crown)
Tom Hiddleston
Actor (Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Night Manager)
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Day fees at Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep are approximately £32,025 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep's exam results?
At Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep, 72.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 84.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep a boarding school?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuine inclusivity and socioeconomic diversity; bursary programme enables real social mixing without stigma
✓High academic standards without excessive pressure or anxiety; balanced holistic development
✓Excellent pastoral care and mental health support; strong wellbeing culture
✓Inspirational teaching staff who are thought-leaders and genuinely care about pupils
✓Vibrant co-curricular life with genuine choice and participation (not elite selection)
✓Central London location and accessibility; cosmopolitan peer group
✓Service and community ethos is lived, not performative; pupils feel agency and contribution
✓Strong university outcomes with excellent careers guidance
Common concerns
!Heavy reliance on bursaries means fee-paying families subsidise other pupils; some perceive value proposition as less compelling than traditional top-tier schools
!Location in busy urban area; limited on-site facilities compared to more spacious independent schools
!Day-only structure means less boarding amenity or residential experience for families seeking it
!Curriculum reform planned for 2027 may cause short-term transition disruption