April 2026
The John Lyon School prepared and distributed 3,482 meals for families facing food poverty in London during the Big Feed event.
All-through school
The John Lyon School
The John Lyon School offers a broad education to pupils who aspire to achieve excellence in all they do.
Day fees
£13,368 – £30,228
Entry
Observation + School ExamSelective
Next deadline
Sat 31 Oct 202611+ registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Mrs Rose Hardy
Head
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
781
195 girls, 637 boys
Location
Harrow
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
2 to 18
Founded
1876
Sixth form
125 pupils
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
Nearest station
South Harrow
School buses
Yes
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School day
8.30am to 4.30pm
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Drama, Academic, Sport +4
A-level A*–A
55%
2024
GCSE 9–7
49%
2024
Overview
About The John Lyon School
The John Lyon School is a co-educational independent school in Harrow, London, providing education from nursery through to sixth form. The school values honour, heritage, and heart, and aims to reveal applicants' ability and potential through a comprehensive admissions process. The school offers a wide curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Art and Design, and Music, with specialist teaching and a strong emphasis on creative and critical thinking. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and specialist sports.
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Independent co-ed all-through school in Harrow for ages 2–18. Selective entry.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 2–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- Sep26Open dayPassed
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£13,368 – £30,228per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
AthleticsBadmintonBasketballFootballGolfOld Lyonian Football ClubOld Lyonian Golf SocietySwimmingTaekwondoTennisWater Polo
music
Orchestra
drama
BalletDrama and Theatre StudiesLAMDA Speech & Drama Classes
academic club
CareersChessCurrent AffairsHuman RightsLearning Support ClubsSocial SciencesSubject Specific Clubs
service
Combined Cadet Force (CCF)Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
other
Beekeeping ClubBoard Games ClubCookeryKnitting Club
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
3 Cricket Squares (Sudbury Fields) (off-site)7 Football Pitches (Sudbury Fields) (off-site)Lyonian PavilionMUGA Pitch (Sudbury Fields) (off-site)Senior PitchesSenior Pitches at Sudbury FieldsSudbury Fields Sports Campus (off-site)Swimming Pool (Prep Campus)
arts
Activity Studio 1 (Senior Campus)Activity Studio 2 (Senior Campus)Burrell StudioWest Studio
academic
Science Laboratory (Prep Campus)
wellbeing
The North Pavilion (Sudbury Fields) (off-site)
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
55%
A-level A*–A
49%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
4%
to Oxbridge (2024)
22%
to Russell Group
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Cohort | 46 |
| Oxbridge | 2 |
| Russell Group | 10 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
| Medicine | 3 |
Top universities (2024)
CambridgeImperial College LondonUCLLSEWarwickKing's College LondonUniversity of YorkUniversity of Bristol
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Sir Elton John (musician)Sir Michael Caine (actor)Sir David Jason (actor)Sir Roger Moore (actor)Sir Peter Hall (theatre director)Sir John Tavener (composer)Sir Michael Gambon (actor)
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Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
CounsellingMental health supportWellbeing hub
Pupils experiencing emotional difficulties benefit from a range of emotional wellbeing support in school. Several members of the pastoral team are trained in youth mental health first aid and are trained to identify the signs in pupils which may indicate that they are experiencing emotional difficulty, and signpost accordingly to our counselling service. This is provided by a member of staff trained in mental health and fully qualified psychotherapists. We also have a Wellbeing Room, which acts as base for the wellness coaching and counselling support, but also as a support for pupils experiencing emotional distress, providing them with a space to drop into should they feel the need to reflect and tend to their emotional needs.
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Spring7 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027
Summer16 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027
PathwaysFeeder schools
Pathways
Feeder schools
9 offers
2 offers
1 offer
GovernancePolicies & documents
Governance
Policies & documents
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is The John Lyon School best for?+
The John Lyon School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 2–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
How much are the fees at The John Lyon School?+
Day fees at The John Lyon School are £4,456 to £10,076 a term in 2026-27 (£13,368 to £30,228 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at The John Lyon School?+
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How does admissions work?+
The John Lyon School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does The John Lyon School support SEND?+
The John Lyon School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does The John Lyon School take?+
The John Lyon School takes pupils from age 2 to 18.
Is The John Lyon School a day or boarding school?+
The John Lyon School is a day school.
Is The John Lyon School co-educational or single-sex?+
The John Lyon School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is The John Lyon School?+
The John Lyon School is in Harrow, HA1 3HP.
How do I contact admissions at The John Lyon School?+
Contact The John Lyon School by email at admissions@johnlyon.org or phone on 02085159400.
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