Harrow School
Harrow on the Hill, Harrow, Greater London · HA1 3HP
Set on Harrow on the Hill, this historic boys' boarding school takes pupils from 13 to 18 and carries a Church of England character. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. With 831 boys and a sizeable sixth form of 354, it is a fully boarding community where house life shapes the daily rhythm. The combination of strong academic results and a broad co-curricular life makes it a school suited to families seeking an immersive, traditional boarding education.
831
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 831
- Location
- Harrow on the Hill, Harrow, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.harrowschool.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 88728000
Headteacher
Head master Mr Alastair Land
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
67%
A-level A*-A
60%
A-level A*-B
90%
Teaching & academics
Results are consistently strong: 67% of GCSE grades reached 9-7, and at A-level 60% were A*-A with 90% at A*-B. The sixth form leans heavily towards the sciences and quantitative subjects, with Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics among the most popular choices alongside History and Government and Politics. An unusually wide modern languages offer spans French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Russian. Notably, more than a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 354
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 26.47%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a significant part of school life, with rugby, football and cricket to the fore. Scholarships are available for academic ability as well as music, drama and sport, signalling the breadth of pursuits on offer.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones should only be used in the boy's boarding house and at certain times specific to each year group.
Money matters
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £63,735
Generous bursaries funded by international campuses
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2024
The last word
A long-established boys' boarding school with excellent inspection outcomes and serious academic results. At up to £63,735 a year, generous bursaries funded by its international campuses help widen access.
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Harrow School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Harrow School located?
Harrow School is located at 5 High Street, Harrow, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3HP.
What type of school is Harrow School?
Harrow School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Harrow School?
Harrow School has approximately 831 pupils on roll.
What is Harrow School's inspection rating?
Harrow School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 6 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.