Lizzie joined the Latymer Sixth Form in September 2024 and studies French, History, Maths and Music. 

Coming from a non-selective school, what drew me to Latymer was its reputation for being more academically rigorous. I felt that Latymer would give me the chance to meet like-minded pupils and feel challenged within a supportive environment. Another hugely motivating factor for applying was the strength of the Music department - I was eager to be part of a school that values music so highly.

I love that there’s always so much going on outside of lessons to get involved in which means that your time in the Sixth Form can be about so much more than just A Levels. A personal highlight was working on the school’s history magazine, which also helped prepare me for university applications. I’ve also loved taking part in the wide range of music extracurriculars that offer both solo and ensemble opportunities. From singing with the Chamber Choir, to helping organise the Pop Jazz concert with my A Level Music class, to taking part in the Senior Production, I’ve had so much fun keeping busy with the many music events across the year.

If you’re passionate about learning and want to be part of a friendly community, I would highly recommend applying to Latymer. Starting a new school in the Sixth Form can feel daunting, but I was immediately made to feel welcome by my year group and have found my time at Latymer to be very rewarding. 

Lizzie is far left on the picture, taken at the 2025 Pop, Jazz and All That concert.

Billy joined the Latymer Sixth Form in September 2024 and is currently studying Economics, English Literature and History. 

I was initially attracted to joining the Latymer Sixth Form due to its prestigious academic reputation, but after attending the open evening and speaking to various Latymerians about the school, I saw that it was also an extremely welcoming and friendly environment, which further deepened my attraction to come here.

I would strongly encourage any Year 11 student thinking of joining our Sixth Form to do so. I am extremely glad that I came here as it provides an ideal environment to thrive both academically and socially. Being surrounded by like-minded and ambitious people is bound to bring the best out of you in your studies, and although it may seem daunting to enter the school as an external student, I can assure you that you will be welcomed with open arms and settle in very easily!

My favourite extracurricular activity so far is probably representing the school in the English Schools Cross Country Cup. After passing through three rounds, we were able to qualify for the national final in Leeds. Travelling up there to compete was a fantastic experience and we were able to perform very well as a team, placing in the top 20 schools in the country. 

There are three parts to the application.

• An application form: personal details and subject choices. 
• A personal statement, outlining academic interests and involvement in extracurricular activities.
• A test for any applicant wanting to do any of the following subjects: Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The tests have been designed to emphasise rational thinking. Advanced preparation or revision is not required. If you are doing GCSEs you are capable of doing the test. Don’t panic and do not be put off applying. Please check the document at the bottom of the page for further practical details.

The total test time is 72 minutes. Plus approx 50 mins settling/instructions/practice time spread over the different parts. The test is divided into three parts:

• Non-verbal reasoning (using shapes): 20 minutes
• Verbal reasoning and number reasoning: 26 minutes
• Spatial and figure analysis (using patterns and numbers): 26 minutes
• Each section will start with a marked example and some practice questions. It is not knowledge based but tests thinking skills.

Please note that there are no practice materials or past papers for these tests, so please do not contact the school. 

Each year the Mathematics and Science courses at the Latymer Sixth Form are oversubscribed. This means that it is unfortunately necessary to limit the number of offers given in these subjects.

In the interest of fairness, new candidates wishing to study these subjects are required to take an entrance examination, which is then used to rank order applicants. Places on the course will be awarded using this ranking system.

Students must meet all entry requirements for their place to be confirmed after GCSE results.

• If you select four subjects that don’t include any Maths or Science subjects, then you do not have to sit the test.
• Your offer will be based on GCSE predictions from your existing school and spaces available in your chosen subjects. You will be sent a form that needs to be completed by your existing school and returned to the Latymer School.
• You will not be allowed to switch to Maths/Science courses if you haven’t sat the test. So if there is any chance that you may want to do Maths/Science A Levels then please sit the test.

• There is a postcode criteria (see above for the full list).
• The test will be used to rank students.
• A conditional offer will be made to the 60 to 80 highest ranked students. This is dependent on spaces being available in your selected subjects.
• This offer will be 6 level 7s at GCSE, including level 7s in your chosen subject choices - where applicable. A minimum of A Level 5 is required in Maths and English for all students.
• If you meet the conditional offer and there is spare capacity in your chosen subjects, we may be able to offer additional places. We will consider the achieved GCSE grades. Each year between 15 and 20 students get offers in this way.

• We tend to be heavily oversubscribed for the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics.
• We tend to have more places available in the following subjects: Art, Media and Russian.
• Your chances of getting a conditional offer will be greater if you select a combination of the above under-subscribed subjects with Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Music, Politics and Religious Studies.
• Your greatest chance of getting a conditional offer is if you select a combination containing all under-subscribed subjects.
• You will not be allowed to switch to the oversubscribed subjects once you have a conditional offer.