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The Latymer School

Haselbury Road, London, N9 9TN

A selective co-educational grammar school in London, Greater London, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,374 pupils on roll.

Grammar school Co-ed Voluntary aided school Ages 11-18 Sixth form GL Assessment
UK rank
UK Rank #21
Year 7 places
192
Competition ?
High
Ofsted ?
Good
11+ route
GL Assessment
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Key facts

GCSE rank
UK Rank #21
Sector
Grammar school
Admissions
Mixed
Assessment
GL Assessment
Places in Year 7
192
Competition ?
High
Catchment
Your child must live in the published admissions area to be considered for a place.
Ofsted ?
Good

Overview

The Latymer School is a co-educational selective grammar in Edmonton, North London, with about 1,374 pupils and roots stretching back to Edward Latymer's 1624 bequest to educate children in the area. Its motto, Qui Patitur Vincit, is usually rendered by the school as "Who endeavours wins", and that mix of old foundation and modern inclusive grammar is central to the school's identity.

Latymer's academic life is broad and demanding, with languages, STEM, humanities, arts, physical education, library provision and a sizeable sixth form. The co-curricular offer is one of its clearest strengths: around 50 clubs and societies run across the school, many student-led, alongside music, drama, sport, trips, activities and a traditional house system.

Year 7 admission is for 192 places and is limited to applicants living in the published Inner Area. Candidates sit mathematics, verbal reasoning and English; the first two are GL multiple-choice assessments and the English paper is school-set. Allocation is score-led, with published priority routes for looked-after children, Pupil Premium applicants and music aptitude.

Latymer is best read as a high-performing North London grammar with a strong foundation story and a very active student culture. Public measures record Ofsted Good, high Progress 8, 99% grade 5+ in English and maths, and a particularly strong sixth-form AAB figure.

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Key points
Assessment route
GL Assessment across a 2-stage process, covering Maths, Verbal reasoning, English and Writing task.
Places and demand
192 places in Year 7 and High
Catchment
Your child must live in the published admissions area to be considered for a place.
Results
99% grade 5+ in English and maths and 80.1 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 63.2% AAB or better and 71% in higher education.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Enfield and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Latymer School, Enfield, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
80.1
Grade 5+ English and maths
99%
EBacc APS
7.93
EBacc entry
93.7%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Enfield and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Latymer School, Enfield, and England. 100 80 60 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

Destinations

Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Enfield and England.

Education Apprenticeships Employment Other / unknown
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School details
Sector
Grammar school
School type
Voluntary aided school
Application
Local authority CAF
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Gilford
Pupil roll
1,374 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
FSM ?
8.4%
EAL ?
20.4%
EHCP ?
0.4%

Facilities

Library

Extracurriculars

Drama Sport

Ethnicity

Pupil ethnicity

Whole-school roll of 1,374 pupils; 1,315 had a recorded ethnic group.

White 33.4% Asian 30.2% Mixed 21.1% Black 6.2% Other 4.8% Unclassified 4.3%

Location and contact

Address

Address
Haselbury Road, London, Greater London
Postcode
N9 9TN
Area
Enfield
Exam area
Enfield 11+

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Joseph Gilford

School contact

School email
office@latymer.co.uk
School phone
02088074037

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@latymer.co.uk
Admissions phone
02088074037
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Admissions
Year 7 places
192 places (2027 entry)
Applications listed
1,025 applications (2025 entry)
First preferences
372 first preferences (2025 entry)
Competition ?
High
Who can apply
Your child must live in the published admissions area to be considered for a place.
Pass mark note
The usual ranked threshold is the top 700 after mathematics and verbal reasoning before English is marked, with specific looked-after and Pupil Premium exceptions using the top 900.

Admission is restricted to applicants living in the published Inner Area. Selection is rank-led, with published looked-after, Pupil Premium and music priority routes.

Only applicants living in the published Inner Area can be admitted. The Inner Area is defined by postcode sectors, with residence evidence due by 7 January 2027 for movers.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Inner Area requirement

    Only applicants living in the published Inner Area by the stated deadline can be admitted.

  2. 2

    Looked after and previously looked-after children

    Priority applies to eligible applicants who meet the relevant ranked threshold.

  3. 3

    Pupil Premium

    Up to 20 places are available for Pupil Premium applicants meeting the published ranked threshold.

  4. 4

    Music places

    Up to 20 places are available under the music criterion for eligible applicants.

  5. 5

    Rank order

    Remaining places are allocated by rank order of the age-standardised test results.

Admissions policy

Admission procedures 2027 entry

2027 entry

Exam and test format

The GL Assessment 11+ entrance test format

Applicants sit mathematics, verbal reasoning and English on one assigned day. Mathematics and verbal reasoning are GL multiple-choice; English is school-set and includes writing task.

Assessment route
GL Assessment
Papers and stages
2 papers
Format
Mixed format
Age standardisation
Published as age-standardised

Official exam resources

Past papers and practice materials

No released past entrance-test papers are currently verified here. The resources below are labelled by type.

Papers and rounds

  1. Paper 1

    Maths, Verbal reasoning

    Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning

    GL Assessment multiple-choice paper lasting 60 minutes, split into 30 minutes for mathematics and 30 minutes for verbal reasoning.

  2. Paper 2

    English, Writing task

    English

    School-set 60-minute English paper covering reading and writing task; English is marked for the top-ranked cohort after the first scores.

What the test includes

English, Maths and Verbal reasoning are included in the published format.

Non-verbal reasoning and Science are not listed in the current published format.

Included

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

    GL Assessment multiple-choice paper lasting 60 minutes, split into 30 minutes for mathematics and 30 minutes for verbal reasoning.

Not listed

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Science

Application

Key dates

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  1. SIF opens

    17 March 2026, 12pm

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  2. SIF closes

    2 June 2026

    Past

  3. Supporting evidence deadline

    16 June 2026

    Past

    Evidence for SEND access arrangements and oversubscription criteria must be uploaded by this date.

  4. Test invitations issued

    Before the end of July 2026

  5. Assessment tests

    3, 4 or 5 September 2026

    Each candidate attends one assigned test day.

  6. Maths and verbal reasoning results

    Before the end of September 2026

  7. Top 700 re-standardised results

    Before the end of October 2026

    For candidates in the top 700, re-standardised results including English are emailed before the end of October.

  8. Inner Area residence evidence deadline

    7 January 2027

  9. National offer day

    1 March 2027

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check the Inner Area

    Confirm that the home address is in the published Inner Area by the January 2027 deadline.

    Open procedures
  2. 2

    Submit the SIF

    Complete the online supplementary information form between 17 March and 2 June 2026.

  3. 3

    Sit the assessment tests

    Candidates attend one assigned test day between 3 and 5 September 2026.

  4. 4

    Submit the CAF

    Name the school on the local authority CAF by the October deadline.

Official admissions documents

Admissions policy

Admission procedures 2027 entry

2027 entry

Results

Inspection
View report
Good

Latest inspection: 25 March 2022

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Quick summary

  • Overall effectiveness: Rated Good overall, Latymer is described as a high-quality school where pupils aim high, work hard and feel safe. Inspectors praise personal development and the sixth form, while noting that curriculum thinking is less developed in a few subjects.
  • Quality of education: The curriculum is ambitious, with languages including German, Latin, Russian and French and near-universal English Baccalaureate study in Years 10 and 11. A few subjects need sharper sequencing so essential ideas deepen consistently over time.
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Pupils have a strong work ethic, attend extremely well and are polite and respectful. They behave well, want to learn, get on across year groups and trust staff to deal quickly with rare bullying.
  • Personal development: Personal development is a strength, with pupils active in a wide range of societies and clubs. They can develop musical and sporting talents, take part in chess and engineering, and are treated equally across the school.
  • Leadership and management: Leaders set high expectations and have robust safeguarding systems, including current training on harmful sexual behaviours and an anonymous reporting route for pupils. They also use PSHE to explore emerging local and national safety issues.
  • Sixth form provision: The sixth form is described as exceptional. Most pupils stay on, students respond eagerly to high expectations, study a demanding curriculum and typically progress to the university or apprenticeship route they have chosen.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What assessment types does Latymer School use?

Latymer School currently uses GL Assessment.

How do I apply to Latymer School?

1. Check the Inner Area: Confirm that the home address is in the published Inner Area by the January 2027 deadline. 2. Submit the SIF: Complete the online supplementary information form between 17 March and 2 June 2026. 3. Sit the assessment tests: Candidates attend one assigned test day between 3 and 5 September 2026. 4. Submit the CAF: Name the school on the local authority CAF by the October deadline.

When are the key dates for Latymer School?

SIF opens: 17 March 2026, 12pm. SIF closes: 2 June 2026. Supporting evidence deadline: 16 June 2026. Test invitations issued: Before the end of July 2026. Assessment tests: 3, 4 or 5 September 2026. Maths and verbal reasoning results: Before the end of September 2026. Top 700 re-standardised results: Before the end of October 2026. Inner Area residence evidence deadline: 7 January 2027. National offer day: 1 March 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Latymer School?

Latymer School is currently rated Good following the latest published inspection dated 25 March 2022.