Latymer Upper School
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Founded
1624
Age Range
7–18 years
Day Fees (per year) Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
£31,095
About Latymer Upper School
Latymer Upper School is an independent co-educational day school in Hammersmith, welcoming pupils aged 7 to 18. Its roots stretch back to 1624, when Edward Latymer made provision in his will for the education of eight poor boys of Hammersmith. The upper school was established in 1895 and the prep school opened in 1995, with both overseen by a board of governors.
The school draws pupils from a wide range of backgrounds across the local community, with most living within 15 miles of the school. It aims to provide a life-changing education that equips and inspires young people from all walks of life to make a positive impact on society, blending the best of traditional and modern approaches within a global perspective.
The school is committed to supporting every pupil, whatever their needs. It makes provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, those with English as an additional language, and those who are particularly talented, ensuring the curriculum is thoughtfully adapted where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions about Latymer Upper School
Where is Latymer Upper School located?
Latymer Upper School is located in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, United Kingdom.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£31,095
Leadership
Head
Susan Wijeratna
Chair of Governors
Mrs Ros Sweeting
Ages & Pupils
7–18
Age range (years)
1,269
Total pupils
857
Senior pupils
412
Sixth form
Contact
Qualifications Offered
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
Contact school registrar or see website
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Bursary Support
One of the most generous bursary schemes with one in four pupils at the school receiving means-tested financial assistance
Up to 100% fee remission
Exam Results
96%
GCSE Grades 9-7
81%
A-Level A*-A
95%
A-Level A*-B
Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
Popular A-Level Subjects
Popular GCSE Subjects
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not to be used in certain spaces around the school at any time of day. Lower and middle school pupils use Yondr pouches which they must bring to school every morning. Unlocking stations are at school entrance and exit points and phones must remain locked in Yondr pouches until the end of the school day. For sixth form students, phones are to be used only at break times and in limited spaces around the school (common room, library, atrium and piazza).
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ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 14 November 2023
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0.21%
EHCP
27.8%
SEN Support
Links
Financial Health
Grade B · 57 / 100
Composite financial health score
Updated 8 May 2026
18.3 months of free reserves, 3-year average operating surplus of 5.9%, debt-to-income of 0.16.
See breakdown
Sources: Companies House filed accounts (charity SORP).
Methodology: composite score weights free reserves (37.5%), 3-year operating surplus trend (31.25%), debt-to-income (18.75%), and cash liquidity (12.5%). Scores are percentile-relative within the top 100 UK independent schools cohort. Letter grade is the cohort quintile of the composite score (top 20% = A).
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