Orley Farm School
Harrow, Harrow, Greater London · HA1 3NU
A co-educational prep school in Harrow taking children from ages 4 to 13, Orley Farm offers an unbroken journey to 13+ while also supporting 11+ entry along the way. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent overall and excellent for pupil personal development, with all compliance standards met. With around 500 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 10 to 1, classes are kept small enough for individual attention. The school also funds bursaries for between 12 and 15 pupils at any one time, some covering the full fees.
500
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,132
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 500
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 10
- Location
- Harrow, Harrow, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk/
- Telephone
- 0208 869 7600
Headteacher
Headmaster Tim Calvey
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Teaching & academics
Strong teaching is reflected in the ISI's top judgement for academic standards, supported by generous staffing levels. Around 12 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school willing to work with a range of learning needs. Scholarships are offered across academic work, drama, music, sport, art and STEAM, rewarding ability in both classroom and creative pursuits.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.3%
- EHC plans
- 0.4%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Provision beyond the classroom is broad, with scholarship routes spanning drama, music, sport, art and STEAM. The excellent rating for personal development points to a culture that values pupils' growth alongside their academic progress.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not permitted to bring mobile phones onto the school site. Year 7 and year 8 pupils can request permission to carry a phone should they be travelling to or from school independently. In these instances, phones should be switched off whilst on the school site or whilst off site and the pupil is engaged in a school/afterschool activity. During the school day phones should be left at the school office.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,919 - £24,132
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Between 12 and 15 pupils at any one time receive bursaries, some of them 100%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 June 2024
The last word
A well-staffed, ISI-excellent prep school in Harrow with meaningful bursary support and scholarships across the arts, sciences and sport. A good fit for families wanting a full prep-to-13 education with strong pastoral care.
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Orley Farm School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Orley Farm School located?
Orley Farm School is located at South Hill Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 3NU.
What type of school is Orley Farm School?
Orley Farm School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Orley Farm School?
Orley Farm School has approximately 500 pupils on roll.
What is Orley Farm School's inspection rating?
Orley Farm School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 18 June 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.