How to get into Latymer Prep at 7+

Introduction

Latymer Prep is a co-educational school in Hammersmith for children aged 7-11. From here, there is an expectation that children will progress to Latymer Upper school. This is based on performance at the entrance exam at 11+. The admission point for Latymer Prep is at 7+ and to Latymer Upper at 11+. 44 children are admitted each year at 7+ (into Year 3).

Before you apply

The school runs open mornings for prospective parents in the Autumn term in October. These need to be pre-booked and sell out quickly. Details of these are published on the website. Don’t worry if you miss these; we advise you to contact the Registrar and ask for other options. 

https://www.latymerprep.org/admissions/open-day-7-

Registration

To apply for 7+ entry, children will need to complete the registration form which is located on their website:

https://www.latymerprep.org/admissions/prep-7-registration

As well as this, parents will need to pay a £150 registration fee via bank transfer. Details of how to do this are located on their website using the above link. This must be completed and received for 2025 entry by Friday 8th November 2024. 

Application

Once the registration steps above are completed, the child has applied to sit the 7+ entrance examination.

Assessment

At the time of writing, the 7+ entrance examination day for Latymer Prep for entry in September 2025 will take place on Tuesday 7th January 2025.

There are three aspects to the formal assessment application: a reading comprehension (45 minutes), a creative writing task (35 minutes) and a Maths paper (45 minutes). Further details of the papers will be sent following registration: please share these with your child’s tutor as soon as possible so they can help with preparation and calm those nerves! 

Interactive Assessments

Successful candidates who have performed well at the written assessment will be invited to attend an ‘interactive assessment’. This is a group interview and discussion. The dates for these assessments for 2025 entry to Latymer Prep at 7+ are Monday 20th January 2025 to Thursday 23rd January 2025. During this stage, candidates will be asked to work on small group activities. The focus will be on the child’s social maturity, attitude to learning and their ability to respond to challenges.

Results

After completing both stages of the assessment, successful candidates will be made an offer. The deadline for accepting this offer is early February. Parents are asked to respond as soon as possible in order that other candidates on the waiting list can be given a place.

Bursaries

Latymer Prep is unusual in offering a small number of bursaries at 7+. You are asked if you wish to apply for a bursary when you complete the registration form. 

Destination schools

There is an expectation that children attending Latymer Prep will progress to Latymer Upper School by passing the 11+ entrance examination.

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