11+ Preparation for The Latymer School, Enfield

Focused practice for Enfield's highly selective grammar school, which sets its own entrance examination in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning.

Own school entrance examination: key facts

Typical test date: Autumn of Year 6, typically September–October
Papers: Typically 2–3 papers depending on stage
Duration: Approximately 45–60 minutes per paper
Subjects: English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning
Indicative qualifying threshold: Varies year to year; as a highly selective school The Latymer typically requires a high standardised score, with places allocated according to its published admissions criteria
Registration window: Spring–summer of Year 5 (varies year to year; check the school's current deadlines)

Why Enfield is different

The Latymer School in Edmonton is Enfield's grammar school and one of the strongest state schools in London. It is co-educational and highly selective, drawing applications from across north London and neighbouring boroughs, so competition for places is considerable every year.

Latymer sets its own entrance examination rather than using a single external board, so preparation should be tailored to the school's specific format. Its assessments focus on English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, and children who are comfortable across all three tend to be best placed.

Because demand consistently outstrips the number of places, a good standardised score is only part of the picture — families should also understand the school's published admissions criteria, which determine how qualifying candidates are ranked and offered places.

How the Own school entrance examination is structured

An own-school entrance examination set by The Latymer, rather than a single shared external paper.
Assessments cover English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning.
The process is designed to identify children working well above age-related expectations.
Places for qualifying candidates are allocated according to the school's published admissions criteria.
Registration is handled directly by the school, separate from the general secondary application.

Notable grammar schools in Enfield

1 highly selective co-educational grammar school.

The Latymer School (co-educational, Edmonton)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (nearby, boys)
The Henrietta Barnett School (nearby, girls)
Dame Alice Owen's School (nearby, partially selective)

How to prepare your child for the Enfield 11+

Build strong foundations across English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning from Year 5. Verbal Reasoning in particular rewards vocabulary depth and pattern familiarity, so wide reading combined with regular short reasoning practice is a reliable long-term strategy.

Practise under timed conditions using the school's published guidance. Because Latymer sets its own paper, working through realistic material at the right pace helps a child manage nerves and pacing on the day, which is often where marks are gained or lost at this level of selectivity.

Balance ambition with a realistic sense of the wider process. Latymer is genuinely competitive, so it is sensible to prepare thoroughly while also considering nearby options and understanding how the school ranks qualifying candidates under its admissions criteria.

Frequently asked questions about the Enfield 11+

Which grammar school is in Enfield?

The Latymer School in Edmonton is Enfield's grammar school. It is co-educational and highly selective, attracting applicants from across north London.

Is The Latymer School co-educational?

Yes. Unlike the single-sex super-selectives nearby in Barnet, The Latymer School admits both boys and girls through its own entrance examination.

What exam does Enfield's grammar school use?

The Latymer School sets its own entrance examination rather than relying on a single external board, so preparation should reflect its specific format.

What subjects are tested for the Latymer 11+?

The entrance examination focuses on English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. Children comfortable across all three subjects are generally best prepared.

How competitive is the Latymer 11+?

Very competitive. Demand consistently exceeds the number of places, so a high standardised score and an understanding of the school's admissions criteria both matter.

When do we register for the Latymer entrance test?

Registration typically opens in the spring or summer of Year 5, with testing in the autumn of Year 6. Check the school's current deadlines and apply directly.