Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep, London
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep in detail
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep in its own words
In its own words: "“Unpretentious, cosmopolitan community; highly academic; forward-thinking, with a deep-pocketed bursary programme and a fabulous real-world co-ed buzz.” As London’s leading fully co-educational school, with 1,400 girls and boys (11 to 18-year-olds) of very individual characters, Latymer Upper School is not a ‘one size fits all’ school."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Visitors to Latymer Upper School frequently refer to the ‘palpable buzz’ and energy that is felt on first entering our busy and vibrant school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and STEM.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep are Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles); Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School (0.1 miles, selective); St Paul's School (0.3 miles); and The Godolphin and Latymer School (0.4 miles).
Ravenscourt Park Preparatory SchoolAzbuka Russian-English Bilingual SchoolSt Paul's SchoolThe Godolphin and Latymer School
Where pupils go next
Of the 206 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 294 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 5 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ravenscourt Park Station, about 130 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ravenscourt Park, 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 November 2023
Short Visit
14 December 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
19 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
29 March 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
The Hannah Lynch Awards 2026: A Celebration of English at Latymer
14 Sep 2026
Latymer Upper School GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
Latymer Upper School A Level Results 2026
13 Aug 2026
ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition
2 Jul 2026
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
7 May 2026
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
1 May 2026
From Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep.
- FunTech at HammersmithAt the school · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Ravenscourt ParkAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Peters CP W6260m away · Not yet graded
- The Hive at St Paul's School590m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps at St Paul's School590m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ John Betts610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 145
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 34
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 145 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 34 serious and 110 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,443 pupils
1,450 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
294
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
20.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,443
Total Pupils
728
Boys
715
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
What are GCSE results like at Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep last inspected?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep has around 1443 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: FunTech at Hammersmith (registered, not yet graded) and Aktiva Camps @ Ravenscourt Park (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 145 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 34 serious and 110 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep?
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep is at 237 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9LR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)