Latymer Upper School

Who we are

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.

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.

Our culture and values

Providing young people from all backgrounds with a life-changing education that equips and inspires them to make a positive impact on society and to excel in the wider world.Latymer Upper School is first and foremost a ‘learning school’, vibrant, global in perspective, innovative in its teaching and learning and combining the best of the traditional and the modern. A high value is placed on scholarship in both pupils and staff and the School prides itself on the excellence of its teaching and pastoral care, its academic achievements and its exciting and innovative curriculum.

Latymer seeks to achieve the following educational outcome for its pupils:

• independent learning and research
• critical thinking, analysis and evaluation
• written, oral and multi-media communication skills
• collaborative working and problem-solving
• intercultural knowledge and understanding
• knowledge and understanding across a wide variety of disciplines
• capacity for creativity and imagination
• a love of learning