Examination Procedures
Approximately 180 pupils are admitted to Year 7 (aged 11 or 12) annually. Places are awarded on the basis of competitive examination, though 20 are reserved for students with exceptional musical talent. The examinations taken by prospective students cover non-verbal reasoning, numeracy and English. Candidates must live within one hour of the school by public transport. Around 60-70 students join the sixth form in Year 12 (aged 16 or 17) per year, mixing with Latymer pupils who have made the transition from Year 11. External applicants to sixth form sit entrance examinations and generally require 6 A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) level.
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