Our vision is to be the leading co-educational school in the United Kingdom, providing young people from all backgrounds with a life-changing education that equips and inspires them to make a positive impact on society and to excel in the wider world.
I am honoured to serve as the Head of a school which is redefining how independent schools can make a genuine and meaningful contribution to their communities. Latymer has been 400 years in the making, and over that time it has grown from feeding, clothing and educating ‘eight poore boyes’ of Hammersmith to a diverse school community of more than 1400 boys and girls aged seven to 18.
Our sector-leading bursary programme offers one of the highest numbers of free places, with the average award being 83% of fees, and this year we were able to offer a bursary to one in four of our new Y7 students. Our bursary holders flourish here and while the disadvantage gap continues to widen, their results remain on a par with their fee paying peers at GCSE and A Level.
Our Social Impact Report illustrates the achievements of our bursary and partnership programmes and I am delighted to share them with you as we continue to ensure all our students meet and, indeed, exceed their potential during their time with us.
SUSAN WIJERATNA Head, Latymer Upper SchoolThis year we are celebrating the 400th anniversary of Latymer Foundation, which has been providing education to young people in Hammersmith continuously since it was established. These days, the Foundation seeks to have social impact through the education it offers its students, an education which is accessible to families from the widest possible range of socio-economic backgrounds thanks to our sector-leading bursary programme, and through the partnerships Latymer has with local schools, charities and community groups. It gives me great pleasure to share with you our first ever Social Impact Report which shines a light on a few of the amazing initiatives that have been running at Latymer for many years, as well as new programmes which have been established in response to requests from our local partners. We hope you enjoy hearing about our approaches to measuring impact, and that you will be in touch if you would like to be involved or learn more.
AMANDA SCOTT Executive Director, the Latymer Foundation at Hammersmith
Like many charities, we have developed a Theory of Change to outline how our activities strategically link up with our ultimate goals as a Foundation. Clarifying our intended immediate outcomes provides our metrics for impact measurement, and a means of tracking and refining our strategies.
Increased number of academically able bursary applicants
Increased number of academically able bursary students
Increased:
• Confidence
• Aspirations
• Skills/knowledge
• Social mixing
• Enjoyment/thriving
Holiday food
Enjoyment/thriving
Increased philanthropic:
• Awareness
• Contributions
• Skills
• Aspirations
Bursaries equip and inspire students from all backgrounds
Decrease community disadvantage
Upskill and inspire our students’ social responsibility
Thanks to the success of our Inspiring Minds campaign, the number of students who benefit from a bursary funded by Latymer Foundation has hugely increased since 2014. We are on track to being able to provide bursaries to 1 in 4 of our students in our Upper School in 2024-25. We provide bursaries for entry at 7+ to join Latymer Prep; 11+ to the Upper School; or 16+ to join our Sixth Form. On average, bursaries cover 83% of school fees and often also include free lunches, uniforms, trips and activities, music or drama lessons.
Bursary students achieve fantastic academic outcomes to support their ongoing aspirations, in line with their classmates.
In Summer 2023:
81% of GCSE grades secured by bursary students were 8-9
70% of A Levels grades secured by bursary students were A*/A
86% of bursary students went to their first choice university
Adding academic value: bursary students’ GCSE scores compared with national predictions from their Year 7 standardised scores.
Bursary students achieve greater academic outcomes than their individual predictions, even given their high ability when they join us.
Data source: Cambridge CEM
Many bursary alumni stay in touch after they graduate, allowing us to learn about long-term outcomes. We conducted a large-scale alumni survey in 2020 and will be repeating and expanding the exercise next year.
When I walked in in Year 7, I was this really shy girl, I was really quiet – and now, I am so much more outgoing, I have so much more faith in myself and my own abilities. My time at Latymer sparked a passion for Chemistry and now I’m going to study that at uni – I never would have been able to do that, if it wasn’t for the Latymer education, because it made me realise exactly what I’m interested in, and that I have the tools that I need to pursue that.
OYIN, CLASS OF 2021; STUDENT AT MIT
It would not be an exaggeration to say that my bursary completely changed my life. I was made aware of possibilities and what I could achieve, having those choices at Latymer made me realise I could do so many things with my life. The teachers, and the environment in general, opened my eyes to what could be achieved.
KAINE, CLASS OF 2015; ECONOMIST AT CAPITAL ECONOMICS
Latymer was a formative experience for me. I was very fortunate to be exposed to the best education there, even if only for two years of sixth form. They put me miles ahead.
CAMILA, CLASS OF 2010; BARRISTER, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTSAlongside the significant impact of our bursary programme, we engage in a range of partnership activities each year in order to also reach a wider number of children and young people in our local community, with a particular emphasis on those least likely to have these opportunities otherwise.
Overall in 2022-23
3,000+
local children and young people directly benefited, coming from over 70 local state schools.
Core programmes
Supporting high-potential students eligible for meanstested bursaries in Year 5 into Year 6, with engaging Maths, English and Science lessons and information and aspirations for independent school bursary options.
29% of students in these schools are eligible for Free School Meals. In 16 of our partner schools, the proportion is 40% or higher.
Our community spent over
3,900 hours (staff) and over
4,300 hours (students) working in these partnerships.
A wide range of immersive secondary school topics taught to Year 6 students, particularly those needing a boost to their confidence ahead of the transition to Year 7.
Students in Year 7 and 8 from local secondary schools enjoy programming and robotics, with guest talks from speakers in a range of STEM fields to highlight options for career paths.
Oracy, debate and critical thinking initiative for students in Year 5 or Year 6, coached by our experienced sixth form students.
Keeping the fun in Maths, students from Years 5 and 6 learn new problem-solving skills in mathematical puzzles and games that test and inspire their knowledge.
A highlight for me since starting working with Latymer Partnerships is when I heard children return from a music workshop and say ‘I learnt so much, I wish I could do it again! Everyday!’
DONNA KAY, DEPUTY HEADTEACHER, CAVENDISH PRIMARY SCHOOL14 local charities and schools used our facilities, for free or at cost.
This means that
2,300 children had access to our resources such as our swimming pool, astroturf, grass pitches, playgrounds, and science labs.
The value of discounts from commercial rates totalled just under £560,000
Case study: music school
The Tri-borough Music Hub Saturday Music School has been held at Latymer Upper in different forms for over 20 years. We currently have over 250 pupils taking part in 6 ensembles and 2 choirs, with over 270 instrumental and vocal lessons delivered each week. Our pupils are representative of West London and attend 97 different West London schools. The generosity of Latymer Foundation provides access to music education to all West London pupils and families.
KATIE STUFFELBEAM
Tri-Borough Music Hub
Enrichment activities
Local students are invited to join us at events sharing information and raising aspirations in a range of enrichment areas, from sports and arts through to vocational and HE information:
• Attending music recitals
• Attending school plays
• Free music workshops
• Free hockey or cricket coaching
• Oxbridge mock interviews
• HE and career events
Case study: holiday camps
The Latymer Foundation have once again supported LMP Action throughout 2023 with access to amazing facilities and introduction to Latymer students that have used their spare time to support our initiatives.
LMP Action have run 10 weeks of holiday provision from Latymer Upper School which has allowed us to offer 2500 spaces over the year, to children who are predominantly on free school meals or from families that have been identified as needing support.
NATALIE GLASBY
Let Me Play Action CIC
Students across the School are enthusiastic about giving their time to charities and others in the community. In 2022-23 our students contributed the following:
4,000+ hours of student volunteering
£45,000 raised for charities
Latymerians across the years have told us about the impact their time at the School had on them and their sense of social responsibility:
Service is the soul of Latymer and it makes it stand out from any other private school.
2023 GRADUATE
My time volunteering in debate sessions for local state schools and the trip to Uganda definitely instilled in me a belief that if you have the means to give back, or the chance to lower the ladder for someone else, you must.
2014 GRADUATE
Latymer gave me life experiences that I could never have achieved otherwise, and I have always wanted to give back in any small way that I can to people who come from a similar socioeconomic background to myself.
2014 BURSARY GRADUATE
For a long time we have held volunteering and social responsibility to be a key component of a Latymerian education, enriching our students’ personal development alongside their academics. Going forwards, we are ambitious to increase the opportunities for student volunteering, and awareness of social leadership beyond the School gates, including our younger year groups. Our ‘Active Citizens Programme’ will nurture and encourage Community Champions amongst our students, the launch coinciding with our 400th anniversary in 2024.
Learn more
Campaign Review 2023
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Get in touch
Impact strategy for bursaries or partnerships
DR CHRISTINA FLOE cef@latymerfoundation.org
Latymer Foundation
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Connect about partnership opportunities
KERRY WILSON partnerships@ latymer-upper.org
Sponsor one of our community programmes
MEGAN BRUNS mhb@latymerfoundation.org
Learn more about bursaries for your child or student
AISHA ANSARY admissions@latymer-upper.org
Organisations
Barons Court Project
Benedetti Foundation
Bhubesi Pride Foundation
Clement James Centre
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Fulham Good Neighbours
Fulham Library
Fulham Reach Boat Club
Glass Door
Hammersmith 21st Scouts
Harrow Club
HomeStart Westminster
Into University
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Let Me Play Action CIC
Nautilus Swimming
Oxfam
Quick Response Team
Royal Trinity Hospice
Rugby Portobello Trust
Safe Haven Basketball
Shepherds Bush Library
Skylarks
Solidarity Sports
Sycamore House
The Upper Room
Tri-Borough Music Hub
West London College
West London Zone
Westside Basketball
Lightbulb Trust
Secondary schools
Ada Lovelace CE High School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Brampton Manor Academy
Chiswick School
Dartford Grammar School
Ealing Fields High School
Fulham Boys' School
Fulham Cross Academy Trust
Isleworth & Syon School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
LAE Stratford
LAE Tottenham
Leyton Sixth Form College
Newstead Wood School
Orleans Park School
Phoenix Academy
Sacred Heart High School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
The Heathland School
Twyford Church of England High School
Wallington High School
West London Free School
Primary schools
Addison Primary School
All Saints CE Primary School
Ark Priory Academy
Avondale Park Primary School
Bassett House Primary School
Belmont Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Cavendish Primary School
Chalkhill Primary School
Christ the Saviour Primary School
Colville Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Fielding Primary School
Fulham Primary School
Granard Primary School
Grange Primary School
Greenside Primary School
Holy Cross RC School
Holy Trinity CE Primary School
Horsenden Primary School
John Betts Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
Kenmont Primary School
Lowther Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Melcombe Primary School
Miles Coverdale Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
Old Oak Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
Southfield Primary School
St Augustine's RC Primary School
St Barnabas & St Philip's
St Charles RC Primary School
St Clement & St James CE Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
St John's Walham Green CE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CE Primary School
St Peter's CE Primary School
St Stephen's CE Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Sulivan Primary School
Thomas Jones Primary School
Thomson House School
Three Bridges Primary School
Wendell Park Primary School
Wormholt Park Primary School