Class lists senior boys 19331936 incomplete other local history sources. Jem macgregor, march 1942, 193195 riba journal in obituary. Books and journals watson, n, latymer upper school. For support for key workers children, we are running the latymer hub at the upper school site. Extract from latymer upper school, a history of the school and its. From 1906 onwards it received grants from the london county council and the local education authority for equipment, library books and buildings. Latymer upper school forces out seven over drugs news the.
Cath hopley taught biology at latymer upper school in hammersmith, west london from 2006 until her unexpected death last week. Jan 28, 2019 paul dowswell enthrals year 7 with auslander story 28 january 2019 year 7 pupils were excited to meet historical novelist paul dowswell today when he visited latymer to talk about his book auslander, the story of a polish boy adopted by a nazi family in berlin during world war ii. Near the church are the latymer schools, which were founded in the seventeenth century by edward latymer, who, by his will, dated 1624, bequeathed thirtyfive acres of land in hammersmith, the profits of which were to be appropriated to clothing six poor men, clothing and educating six poor boys, and distributing in money. According to league tables, latymer is one of the top stateschools in the country. A history of the school and its foundation, 1995 architect and building news in squash racquet court with garage and room under, rivercourt, hammersmith. The latymer school is a selective, mixed grammar school in edmonton, london, england, established. Collegeville, minnesota great river reading series. Latymer and trustees of the female charity school, and was restored and added to in 1814. Introduction history governors foundation office team foundation reports. The charity called the godolphin and latymer school charity registration number 312699 is administered by the godolphin and latymer school foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee company number 3598439. The latymer school library supports the aim of the school to provide a wide, liberal education. Latymer upper school year 7 guide for pupils by latymer1624. Latymer upper school is an independent, coeducational day school taking children from the age of 7 years old into the prep school through to 18 years.
Although most of his wealth passed to the people of hammersmith and the parish of st dunstans now latymer upper school, he named certain properties and estates to fund the education and livelihoods of eight poore boies of edmonton with a. The history department at latymer has worked hard to provide stimulating and wideranging extracurricular opportunities. Why not ask your school to run a book club to enjoy all of these benefits. A history of the school and its foundation first edition by watson, nigel isbn. Obviously it is very competitive they had 900 children sit this january of which i gather about 200 were girls and 700 boys and they take exactly 5050 so obviously your chance is much much higher if you have a girl. Latymer upper school was founded in 1624 by edward latymer, a wealthy lawyer and puritan, who left part of his wealth for the clothing and education of eight poore boyes from hammersmith. Find properties for sale and to rent near this school in london sixth. Latymer upper school in west london, where fees are. Part of the school had been bombed, the gym had been destroyed. I am slightly panicking about state options and considering private secondary at latymer or others nearby not sure which others there are. Latymer upper school is a selective independent school located on king street in. The school crest includes a doubleheaded white eagle, godolphin in cornish signifies a white eagle. As part of the core, we require sixth form students at latymer upper school to study. The latymer school simple english wikipedia, the free.
For support for key workers children, we are running the latymer hub at the upper. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The latymer school wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The charity school was founded in 1712 by thomas gouge, who left. The latymer school was founded in 1624 when a city merchant edward latymer bequeathed certain property to trustees on condition that they were to clothe and educate eight poore boies of edmonton. In 1862 the school relocated to the current iffley road site. Latymer grammar school asks parents to make up financial. The trustees are under a duty to carry out the provisions of his will unto the end of the world. Mar 23, 2020 the godolphin and latymer school is an independent day school for girls in hammersmith, west london. Can anyone give me an idea of how difficult it is to get into this school from a state primary.
Historical grade and pass rate information, attendences and number of pupils for latymer upper school in the hammersmith and fulham lea. The school motto is an ancient cornish phrase, francha leale toge, which translates as free and loyal art thou. If your daughter ends up in a class with 6 or 7 girls, pray they get on well as 4 years with no movement is a long time. Read a selection of pieces on latymerians lost in the the first and second world wars, written by malcolm smith former latymer archivist and teacher and current student santiago year 11. Latymer upper school was created by a single act of philanthropy. She was educated on a free place at a direct grant grammar school in south london and read law at birmingham university. Outbuildings house the history and geography lessons, as well as the arts. Gcse and alevel results have consistently been well above the school average. A top private school has forced seven teenagers, aged and 14, to leave after they were caught with cannabis earlier this term. I was now of an age to go to the senior school, upper latymer in kings street, hammersmith. It is clear it was a boys school which a few years ago took in girls.
Located on king street, hammersmith, this urban school has a long and proud history of serving the families of the immediate area and beyond. Latymer prep a coeducational prep school in hammersmith. I know a lot of local children who have got in from state schools in fact all the children i know at latymer got in from state schools. Visually, the list is a poster on every english classroom wall in the school, and is an a5 page in each students planner. The school was originally built in 1756 at the joint expense of the feofees of mr. The latymer school is a grammar school in edmonton, london, england. The victoria school, becklow road, hammersmith school keepers diaries 19301949, 19551965.
Latymer and godolphin schools, in a history of the county of. We stock resources books, ebooks, journals, ejournals and. Latymer prep school is now closed until further notice. The latymer school london, united kingdom school facebook. Welcome to latymer prep school where we educate boys and girls aged 711. The year 7 guide for parents everything you need to know to support your child through their dz. Latymer was established in 1624 on church street, edmonton by bequest of edward latymer, a london city merchant in hammersmith. Latymer upper school forces out seven over drugs news. Extended project, ab initio greek, history of astronomy.
If your daughter ends up in a class with 6 or 7 girls, pray they get on well as 4. Roger westman obituary art and design the guardian. The latymer history magazine provides budding historians with the opportunity to research and write about historical issues beyond the classroom. Latymer commemorates the 75th anniversary of ve day. Latymer and godolphin schools british history online. Latymer upper school, hammersmith 24 posts add message report. The latymer 100 reading list 100 novels, divided into ten. In 1905 it reopened as an independent day school for girls, associated with the latymer foundation and taking the name of the godolphin and latymer school. Nov 23, 2019 the latymer school is a selective, mixed grammar school in edmonton, london, england, established in 1624 by edward latymer. The school crest includes a doubleheaded white eagle, godolphin in cornish signifies a white eagle the good schools guide called the school a very strong academic school with a.
Latymer upper school year 7 guide for pupils, author. Full list of current archive holdings sources for family. She was rushed to hospital but doctors couldnt save her. Taylor downing is a historian, writer of several bestselling books and producer of. Dec 05, 2017 cath hopley taught biology at latymer upper school in hammersmith, west london from 2006 until her unexpected death last week. Hammersmith, london, england saint johns university. For the independent school in hammersmith, london, see latymer upper. In their 2008 report ofsted graded the school as outstanding. Latymer upper school year 7 guide for pupils, length. Latymer upper school, king street, hammersmith, london, w6 9lr. Godolphin and latymer school wikimili, the best wikipedia. Latymer was established in 1624 on church street, edmonton by bequest.
In 1624, edward latymer, a wealthy lawyer and man of property. The godolphin and latymer school is an independent day school for girls in hammersmith, west london the school motto is an ancient cornish phrase, francha leale toge, which translates as free and loyal art thou. Rosalind sweeting has been chair of governors of the latymer foundation at hammersmith since july 2017 having been a governor since 20. There were 89 boys on the books, of whom 65 were present in the morning. Latymer prep school is an independent coeducational school in hammersmith for girls and boys aged 711. Latymer upper school is an active participant in the local community particularly through community links and partnership schools. Former squash court at rivercourt house, non civil parish. It began in 1861 as the godolphin school, a boys boarding school set in fields near the river thames in hammersmith. We are a community in which pupils, parents and teachers work together to create a learning environment which is intellectually exciting, academically engaging and imaginatively stimulating. The latymer school wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Godolphin and latymer school is a grade ii listed building in hammersmith broadway, london, england.
Latymers leadership invited parents to a meeting last week to discuss the schools very significant financial shortfall, with parents urged to make regular donations. In any girls school and in many mixed as well classes get changed every year so damaging cliques get limited air time. Edward latymer 1557 or 15581627, an official of the court of wards, by his will dated 1624 left property in the hammersmith area to provide, amongst other things, clothing and education for eight poor boys of edmonton and eight of fulham, which then included hammersmith. In 1856 the godolphin school for boys was opened in great church lane, hammersmith. Roger was educated at latymer upper school in hammersmith, of which his fondest memories were rowing for the school, the annual jantaculum a day of festivities, singing and assemblies and. Godolphin and latymer school, hammersmith broadway, london. Offering a latymer education to bright students from all walks of life. In 2015, 93% of students achieved a or a and 72% of a2 students achieved grade a or higher. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. They act as governors of latymer upper school and latymer prep school. The alumni relations team keep latymerians up to date with news and events through the bi. Bruce forsyth was a student the school is selective and coeducational about 186 pupils are admitted to year 7 aged 11 or 12 annually. I designed it for the english department at latymer upper school. The godolphin and latymer school is an independent day school for girls in hammersmith, west london.
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