The Harrodian School
School summary
Founded in 1993, The Harrodian School has grown into one of the larger independent co-educational schools in Richmond upon Thames, with just over 1,000 pupils spanning prep through to a sixth form of 186. It takes pupils at 11 alongside other entry points, and combines a broad academic offer with notably strong sport. Inspected by the ISI, it suits families looking for an all-through day school with breadth as well as results. James Hooke leads as Headmaster.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
77%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
70%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
88%
National average 55%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 77% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 70% reach A*-A and 88% A*-B, comfortably ahead of the 28% and 55% national figures. The curriculum is wide, with sciences, languages and humanities all popular at GCSE, and maths, sciences, economics and creative subjects featuring strongly at A-level. An EPQ option allows older pupils to pursue independent research, and French, Spanish and Italian are taught.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · James Hooke
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 186
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a real strength here, with a long list of options including swimming, football, tennis, cricket, netball, hockey, lacrosse, athletics and gymnastics. The mix of team and individual sports gives pupils plenty of scope to find their level, whether competitive or recreational.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1993
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.57%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Prep: Mobile telephones may not be used during the school day from 8.15am to 4.10pm, and never in a building. All pupils must put their phone in their bag on arrival at school. Smartwatches are not permitted in the prep school. Seniors: Pupils may not use their mobile telephones or smartwatches during the hours from 8.30am to 4.00pm unless permission is granted to pupils to use them in lessons. Sixth form: Students may only use mobile phones in the sixth form suite, the senior library and in the café and phones may only be used in lessons with the express permission of the teacher.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,085 - £30,870
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means tested bursaries available
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.