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Latymer upper

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CanIhaveaCupofTea · 30/03/2023 06:46

My Ds is in year five and we are in the midst of choosing a few schools, ( we only want to sit 3) and I'm very excited about latymer upper but the sheer number of applicants is mind-blowing. Can anyone share why they have 1000 sit as compared to the other independents which is 500 odd. I haven't been to the open morning as we couldn't get on the autumn term it was full. I just wanted any insight from any current latymer upper parent or someone who has sat who could share please DM if that's easier!

Thank you

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HawaiiWake · 30/03/2023 08:01

Coed is getting more applications and there are just a few established ones in London. LU, Emanuel, IPS, Highgate, Alleyn, Mill Hill which are spread over London. They all seem to get near 1000 applications number and set different papers styles. Good luck!

easycomeasygo · 30/03/2023 07:56

I think most schools have a lot more than 500 applicants these days for less places than LU so it's not as bad as it looks- although LU only have 120-130 places due to Prep School not 160.
I would say the English paper is more important than at some of the other All Boys schools.
Worth a try although definitely look round before you apply as it's not for everyone- smaller urban site, very busy etc.
When we went through it you were only around to look round in y6 but think that's changed now.

Daydreamscometrue · 30/03/2023 06:53

Latymer is exceptionally popular. Over 20 apply from our state primary alone. The papers are always very challenging especially the maths. Coeds have been very popular this year with much greater numbers applying for IPS and Emanuel. LU is a fantastic school with many opportunities and extra curricular offerings. This year 1350 applied and they interviewed 440 for 160 places.