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The Latymer School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Guide

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Table of contents
  1. About The Latymer School
  2. Key information for 2027 entry to The Latymer School at 11 Plus (11+)
  3. Admissions information for 2027 entry to The Latymer School at 11 Plus (11+)
  4. How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exam at The Latymer School?
  5. What is the 11 Plus (11+) entrance exam format for The Latymer School?
  6. How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) The Latymer School exam

About The Latymer School

The Latymer School is a selective, co-educational grammar school located in Edmonton, London. Established in 1624 by Edward Latymer, it is one of the most successful grammar schools and in the top 10% of schools nationally. Today, there are approximately 1,369 students enrolled at The Latymer School.

In the academic year 2021-2022, 91.6% of all GCSE grades were grades 9-7. A level results are equally outstanding, with % of all grades awarded A*-A.

Many students go on to higher education at Russell Group universities across the country, with a significant number receiving offers from Oxford and Cambridge every year. This is testament to the high standards of teaching at Latymer as well as the targeted support for pupils’ personal development. As a result, admissions to The Latymer School are highly competitive, with around 192 pupil places available in Year 7.

Key information for 2027 entry to The Latymer School at 11 Plus (11+)

  • School type: co-educational grammar school
  • Registration deadline: June 2026
  • Exam dates: September 2026
  • Results: end of October 2026
  • CAF deadline: end of October 2026
  • National Offer Day: March 2027
  • Contact details: 0208 807 4037, [email protected], www.latymer.co.uk

Admissions information for 2027 entry to The Latymer School at 11 Plus (11+)

Registration for Year 7 entry into The Latymer School through the school’s website will be made available until November 2026. 

You can also book a visit to their school through their website; there are currently no upcoming open events, however, you can continue checking the school’s website for up-to-date information. There is also a virtual tour of the school available on their website here.

The exam will be held in September and you will receive results by the end of October 2026 to allow you time to mark ‘The Latymer School’ on your Common Application Form (CAF) in the order of preferences section. The deadline for this form is also the end of October 2026. 

You will be notified on National Offer Day in March 2027 if you child has successfully been admitted into The Latymer School.

The school does have a catchment area so it is important that you check that your postal address matches one of the following listed:

E2, E4, E5, E8, E9, E17, EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN5 (Sectors 1, 2, 4, 5 only), EN8 (Sectors 7, 8, 9 only), N1 (not N1C), N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18, N19, N20, N21, and N22.

Priority is given to:

  • Children with an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP)
  • (previously) Looked after children
  • Inner area children with musical talent (max. 20 places)
  • Inner area children eligible for Pupil Premium (max. 20 places)

How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exam at The Latymer School?

To register your daughter for the entrance exams, you must fill out a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) through their website as well as submit a Common Application Form (CAF) to the local authority.

It is vital that you submit both of these forms before their deadlines for your child to be considered for 2027 entry into The Latymer School’s Year 7 class.

What is the 11 Plus (11+) entrance exam format for The Latymer School?

The entrance exam comprises two parts:

  • Part 1: Maths & Verbal-reasoning – GL Assessment multiple-choice, 60 minutes
  • Part 2: English – standard format (written answer) test split into two sections each lasting 30 minutes; reading comprehension (Section One) and written paper involving creative writing (Section Two)

How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) The Latymer School exam

The most useful way to prepare for The Latymer School’s 11+ entrance exam is to use practice tests to familiarise your child with the exam content and format.

These tests can help your child to build their confidence and improve their performance in the exam.

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