Harrow School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
67%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
60%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
90%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2024
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.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head master · Mr Alastair Land
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 354
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 26.47%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones should only be used in the boy's boarding house and at certain times specific to each year group.
Fees & bursaries
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £63,735
Generous bursaries funded by international campuses
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.