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Latymer Upper School 雷特梅中学, King Street,
London W6 9LR
Tel: 020 8741 1851
Website: www.latymer-upper.org
• CO-ED, 11–18, Day
• Pupils 970, Upper sixth 160
• Termly fees £3785
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Registrar (tel 020 8563 7707)

What it’s like
Founded by the will of Edward Latymer in 1624, the modern school lies between King Street and the Thames in Hammersmith, West London. The site, which it shares with the prep school, runs down to the river with fine views over Hammersmith Reach. The playing fields are about a mile and a half away. It is very well resourced, including the Latymer Arts Centre with a 300 seat theatre, music school and art studio. Pupils come from a wide area of London and the school reflects the diversity of its community. There has been a large mixed sixth since 1996; it is in the process of becoming co-educational throughout, taking girls into Year 7 for the first time in 2004. It is known as a rigorous but welcoming and tolerant community with high academic standards. Examination results are excellent. Music is tremendously strong and all pupils are encouraged to take part in musical activities: 300 learn an instrument; 175 are involved in school orchestras, and about 150 in the choirs. Many sports and games are provided and standards of achievement are high (a large number of representatives at county and regional level); a new girls’ sports pavilion and changing rooms. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities and societies. Drama is particularly strong, with several productions a year. Many camps, expeditions, sports tours and field courses are organised, including work experience in Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Stockholm. The school is a major participant in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Emphasis on pupil involvement and the value of the individual.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18; 970 day pupils, 830 boys, 140 girls (will increase each year; girls currently only in Year 7 and sixth form).
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance exam and interviews used; for external sixth-form entry, interview and personal offer (normally grade A in sixth-form subjects). Good academic potential looked for; no religious requirements. State school entry 60% at 11, few at 13 and into the sixth form. 40% of pupils from own prep (enquiries/application to The Principal, The Latymer Preparatory School, 36 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA, tel 020 8748 0303).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Scholarships, value up to 50% of fees: mostly academic, also for music, art, drama and sport. Foundation bursaries available (up to full fees). Parents not expected to buy textbooks.

Parents 20+% are doctors, lawyers etc. 20+% in the theatre, media, music etc, 15+% in industry.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Peter Winter, appointed 2002. Educated at Trinity School, Croydon, and Oxford University (French). Previously Head of King Edward’s, Bath, Housemaster and Head of Modern Languages at both Sevenoaks and Magdalen College School, and assistant master at Latymer Upper.
Teaching staff: 93 full time, 28 music staff. Annual turnover 8%. Average age 42.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 129 in Year 11: 99% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 66 (64 over 5 years).
A-levels: 164 in upper sixth: 26 passed in 4 subjects, 137 in 3 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 374.

University & college entrance Nearly all 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (25% after a gap year), 14% to Oxbridge. 10% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 15% in science & engineering, 5% in law, 60% in humanities & social sciences, 10% in art & design.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 21 GCSE subjects, 35 AS and A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; no general studies exams but 30% of sixth form take extension studies. 48% take science A-levels; 52% arts/humanities. Key skills integrated into AS-level teaching; optional ICT qualifications.
Vocational: Work experience available in Britain and Europe.
Languages: French, German, Spanish and Italian offered to GCSE and A-level; also Russian A-level. French or Spanish or German compulsory to GCSE. Regular exchanges and visits to France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson a week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum, eg pupils design school website and intranet. 150 computers for pupil use (9_ hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 40% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 20 musical groups including 2 full orchestras, 5 string orchestras, bands, choirs.
Drama: 5 major productions per year, plus other groups. On average 45 take A-level.
Art & design: On average, 45 take GCSE, 50 A-level. Design, pottery, sculpture, photography and history of art also offered. Pupils regularly enter London art schools.

Sport & activities
Sport: Optional sports include rugby, cricket, boats, athletics, soccer, tennis, cross-country, fencing, karate, scuba diving, table tennis, squash, badminton, swimming. 15–20 county players in rugby and other sports; Embley Park Sevens winners, 1 player capped for England women’s rugby, U15 Middlesex champions; pupils representing south of England (football) and local borough (cross-country); boats strong (representing England in international regattas).
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Annual activities week (700 pupils on 38 different camps, trips or courses). Charity drives to raise money for national and local concerns; ‘Saturday school’ links with local state junior schools and junior music; 16+ partnership scheme with Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Scuba diving for those with disabilities. Over 40 clubs, eg chess, debating, drama, literary, philosophy, photography, various sports, scouts.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: No houses. Prefects, senior prefects and school captain, appointed by the Headmaster after a trial period of duties. Sixth-form liaison committee, pupil councils for each year group.
Religion: All pupils whose parents do not request their absence attend school assembly.
Social: Joint orchestra and other activities (eg work experience) with Godolphin & Latymer. Many organised trips abroad eg ski trips, language exchanges; sports tours to eg New Zealand, South America; expeditions to Peru (2002), Nepal (2004). Pupils allowed to cycle to school. Meals self-service. School shop and tuck shops. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once would certainly be given an imposition by teacher; thereafter, the school detention system most likely punishment; any pupil in possession what is believed to be an illegal substance loses the right to be at the school. Zero tolerance of bullying.

Alumni association Membership secretary: G Lavers, 272 Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Bucks SL7 3PS.

Former pupils Lord Walker (former Cabinet Minister); Sir Ian Percival (formerly Solicitor General); Mel Smith (actor, comedian, film producer); Andy Holmes (Olympic rowing gold medallist); Alan Rickman (actor); Sir John Killick (formerly Ambassador to Moscow); George Walden MP; Keith Vaz MP; Nigel Spearing MP; Sir James Spicer MP; Sir Roger Moate MP; Lord Whitty (former TUC General Secretary); Bill Emmett (Editor, The Economist) Hugh Jones (marathon runner); Dr Hilary Jones (TV Doctor); Hugh Grant (actor).