The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 13.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
13.5
30.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,428
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Head
- Mrs Susan Wijeratna (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
237 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's School
Independent · 511m away
The Swedish School
Independent · 733m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 759m away
Lowther Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Melcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The William Hogarth Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Harrodian School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep a selective school?
Yes. Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep currently has 1,428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep take?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is in London, W6 9LR, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep have a sixth form?
Yes, Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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