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Harrow School

Independent boys senior school in Harrow for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Church of England ethos.

  • Rank #36
  • ISI Standards met
  • Fees £66.0k/yr
  • boys
  • boarding
  • Harrow

Outcomes

Where leavers go after sixth form.

Cohort
182

Class of 2026

Oxbridge
13
Russell Group
100%

of leavers

US Ivy
6

Top destinations

  • US universities34
  • Global top 10 universities68
  • Global top 100 universities318

Exam results

A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.

A-level A*–A
70%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
75%
Oxbridge rate
7%
Russell Group rate
100%

Entry points & fees

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)Boarding fee (max)
13+Year 9160ISEB Common Pre-Test · Common Entrance · School's own exam · Group assessment · Interview · Reference / report—£66.0k
16+Sixth Form20School's own exam · Interview · Reference / report—£66.0k

Houseroom Index

Our composite score, broken down by pillar.

Index score

82

/ 100

National rank #36

Academic80
Destinations94
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add72
Access & breadth90
External consensus70

Inspections

ISI

Standards met

Inspected 2024-02-06

Leaders and governors have a clear vision for the school based on the four values of courage, honour, humility and fellowship. They understand and meet their responsibilities and consistently place pupil wellbeing at the heart of their decision-making. Governors and school leaders carry out clear and well-articulated self-evaluations on a regular basis.

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Key people

  • Head Master

    Alastair Land

    First in Natural Sciences at Trinity College Cambridge. Previously Deputy Head Master at Harrow, then Headmaster at Repton. Returned to Harrow as Head Master in April 2019. Teaches Electives (Human Evolution and Consciousness).

  • Deputy Head Master

    Dr Stephen Harrison

    First in Pure and Applied Mathematics and PhD in Theoretical Physics from Queen's University of Belfast. Joined Harrow Mathematics Department. House Master of The Head Master's 2012-2019. Director of Pastoral Care 2019-2023.

Editorial verdict

teaching

The primary reason Harrow falls behind in popularity is because it isn't as academically demanding. That isn't necessarily a damning thing. School is a lot more than just academics and if the fit feels as though they have the balance right for what you are looking for, I wouldn't distrust that feeling. In short, it's sheer intellectual snobbery. It just isn't as demanding on academic entry criteria. Look for what you are wanting in a school. I'm guessing the other schools are more academic, less international and more accessible as we live in the west. I'm guessing the other schools are more academic, less international and more accessible as we live in the west. Academically, Harrow has…

pastoral

Connect with fellow parents of boarding school students on our supportive forum. Share experiences, tips, and insights. We have no prior connections to the school and yes the local area (outside the immediate “Hill”) is very far from being genteel, but that isn’t a deal breaker for us. Key for us was that we were very impressed by the ethos of the school. The fellowship and community is very strong and they seem to be interested in boys with a range of skills and interests, not just bookish whizz kids. The Head at Harrow is somebody that likes status and has no leadership skills or real world experience. There is a massive lack of transparency and trust. The school is currently scared of w…

pupils

Advanced search Saved [Active](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/active) [Unanswered threads](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/active?tab=unanswered) Connect with fellow parents of boarding school students on our supportive forum. Share experiences, tips, and insights. 1 [2](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/boarding-school/5436647-why-is-harrow-school-out-of-favour-what-am-i-missing?page=2) [3](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/boarding-school/5436647-why-is-harrow-school-out-of-favour-what-am-i-missing?page=3)[](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/boarding-school/5436647-why-is-harrow-school-out-of-favour-what-am-i-missing?page=2) First off, I’m well aware of the epic “diluted brand” thread about Harrow here. An…

Compare with peers

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    Eton College matches on boys boarding, 13+ entry phase, similar fees (£63.3k vs £63.7k), and has a strong Christian foundation ethos with high Oxbridge destinations.

  • 2Radley CollegeVale of White Horse
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    Radley College shares boys boarding, 13+ entry, similar fees (£60.3k vs £63.7k), and is a selective top-tier London-fees independent boys senior school.

  • 3Westminster SchoolWestminster
    Fees £46.4kA*-A 87%Oxbridge 37%Rank #4

    Westminster School matches boys boarding, 13+ entry, is located in London with top-tier fees (£50k), and has a Christian foundation ethos with very high Oxbridge destinations.

  • 4Dulwich CollegeSouthwark
    Fees £32.1kA*-A 68%Oxbridge 9%Rank #41

    Dulwich College matches boys boarding, 13+ entry, is in London with top-tier fees (£67.4k), and has a selective entry with strong Oxbridge destinations.

  • 5Tonbridge SchoolTonbridge and Malling
    Fees £48.2kA*-A 93%Oxbridge 14%Rank #22

    Tonbridge School matches boys boarding, 13+ entry, has top-tier London fees (£46.6k), and is a selective independent boys senior school with strong academic results.

How peers are chosen

Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.

Top feeder prep schools

Open days, bursaries and how to apply: Harrow School profile →