How to get into Latymer Prep at 7+

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July 13th, 2018Last updated: October 4th, 2023

Are you considering Latymer Prep for 7+? Hopefully this will help!

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+.

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-7-2024-registration

As well as this, parents will need to pay a £125 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 2024 entry by Friday 10th November 2023. 

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 2024 will take place on Tuesday 9th January 2024.

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! 

Interviews

Successful candidates who have performed well at the written assessment will be invited to attend an interview morning or afternoon. The dates for interviews for 2024 entry to Latymer Prep at 7+ are Wednesday 17th January 2024 to Tuesday 24th January 2024. During this stage, candidates will be asked to work on small group activities. During this time 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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