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Highgate School vs Latymer Upper School

Highgate School is a co-ed day school in Highgate, Haringey (ages 4–18); Latymer Upper School is a co-ed day school in Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham (ages 11–18). Day fees reach £32,787 a year at Highgate School against £31,095 at Latymer Upper School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 80.2% and 80.9%.

FieldHighgate SchoolHighgate, HaringeyLatymer Upper SchoolHammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
Houseroom Index87.74/100 (#19)89.29/100 (#11)
Day fees / yr£28,359 – £32,787£31,095
GCSE 9–7 %95.7%93%
A-level A*–A %80.2%80.9%
Oxbridge offers43 offers (15.5%)26 offers (14.4%)
Ages4–1811–18
GenderCo-edCo-ed
Day / boardingDay onlyDay only
Pupils1,9381,443
LocationHighgate, HaringeyHammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
Next open day4 Nov 202612 Oct 2026
Registration deadline16 Oct 202612 Oct 2026

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

Highgate School vs Latymer Upper School: common questions

Which is more expensive, Highgate School or Latymer Upper School?
Highgate School has the higher published day fees, up to £32,787 a year against up to £31,095 at Latymer Upper School.
Which has better results, Highgate School or Latymer Upper School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Latymer Upper School recorded the stronger A-level results: 80.9% of grades at A*–A against 80.2% at Highgate School.
Can I apply to both Highgate School and Latymer Upper School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.