Harrow School
Harrow School is a prestigious boys' boarding school for ages 13 to 18, offering a broad education with strong university progression.
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Our take
Independent boys senior school in Harrow for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Church of England ethos.
- Families seeking a senior school for ages 13–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry.
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their son.
- Families who value a Church of England ethos in school life.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- The Church of England ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
“Stet Fortuna Domus”
Facilities
boarding
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
Where leavers go
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 182 | 129 | 110 | 129 |
| Oxbridge | 13 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
| Russell Group | — | 129 | 61 | 3 |
| US Ivy | 6 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Recent coverage
In 2025, Harrow School's Upper Sixth achieved outstanding A-Level results, with nearly one-third of grades awarded at A*, over 65% at A* or A, and almost 90% at A*–B. Notably, five pupils secured five or more A* grades, 12 obtained four or more A* grades, 25 earned three or more A* grades, and 83 achieved three or more A*–A grades. The school's GCSE results were also impressive, with over 40% of entries graded at 9, approximately 66% at grades 9–8, and 16 students achieving 10 or more grade 9s, while 24 students secured 9 or more grade 9s. In February 2024, an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection confirmed that Harrow School met all standards across leadership, education quality, well-being, and safeguarding. (findmyschool.uk) Regarding leadership, there were no specific reports of changes between 2024 and 2026. Similarly, there were no notable building projects or other significant developments reported during this period.
Notable alumni
Open day available
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1 of 6 admissions stages have confirmed dates. Save this school to be notified when dates are published.
| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | 1 Jul 2025 | TBC | Closed |
| 2026-27 | TBC | 7 Sept 2026 | TBC | Closed |
| 2027-28 | TBC | 1 Jan 2027 | TBC | Tbc |
| 2028-29 | TBC | 1 Jan 2027 | TBC | Open |
| 2029-30 | TBC | 1 Jul 2026 | TBC | Open |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
“Harrow did until recently seem to have the mantle of grater focus on sport than academics, but the rugby teams are all getting trounced this year at every age group and from A to D teams.”
Academic reputation — parent discussionThe 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...
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...
House system
Pupils are organised into houses for pastoral and competitive life.
Wellbeing
SAFEGUARDING POLICY SEPTEMBER 2025 CONTENTS SAFEGUARDING POLICY 1 KEY CONTACTS 1 POLICY STATEMENT AND PRINCIPLES 2 KEY POINTS 2 INTRODUCTION 2 THE SCHOOL’S CORE SAFEGUARDING PRINCIPLES 3 TERMINOLOGY 3 CONTEXTUAL SAFEGUARDING 3 ADULTIFICATION AND PARENTIFICATION 3 SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT 4 SAFEGUARDING IN HARROW SCHOOL 4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 4 POLICY AIMS 4 THE SCHOOL’S COMMITMENT 5 CONFIDENTIALITY 5 SAFEGUARDING LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE 5 CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURES 6 RECOGNISING ABUSE 7 PHYSICAL ABUSE 7 EMOTIONAL ABUSE 7 SEXUAL
Inspection
Isi — 6 Feb 2024
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-26
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Policies & documents
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Harrow School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Harrow School best for?+
Independent boys senior school in Harrow for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Church of England ethos.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
4 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admissions@harrowschool.org.uk or phone on +44 (0)20 8872 8000. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Harrow School — see the "Schools like Harrow School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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