Academic, rounded and grounded

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. ‘Modern’, ‘traditional’, ‘academic’, ‘caring’, ‘ambitious’ and ‘grounded’ are some of the words most commonly used to describe the School. Latymer is indeed all of these things and more, focussing as it does on both the academic achievement and the personal development of each and every pupil into well-rounded and caring citizens of the future.

Leading educational publication TES recognised Latymer’s achievement by awarding the School three of its most prestigious awards in 2018; Best Independent School, Best Senior School and Best Independent-State Partnership.

“Putting the best possible case for being a public school in this day and age”

– TES judges

Part of the School’s strength and lasting identity is due to the enduring observation of Latymer’s original ethos, which continues to shape all those who study at the site on King Street in Hammersmith. The story of the 17th century lawyer Edward Latymer bestowing part of his great wealth on a grant to educate ‘eight poore boyes’ from Hammersmith has almost mythical status at the School and is celebrated every year on Founder’s Day.

Edward Latymer’s legacy is also seen in the School’s ongoing bursary campaign, Inspiring Minds, the aim of which is to raise enough funds to offer one in four pupils a means-tested bursary, making Latymer one of the most socially inclusive schools in the country. For more information on Inspiring Minds and Latymer’s history see the Latymer Foundation.  Latymer’s Campaign Review throws further light on the School’s remarkable character.

Alongside a broad and stimulating curriculum and dedicated teaching, Latymer offers first-class facilities and a plethora of musical, artistic and sporting opportunities beyond the classroom.