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Bancroft's School vs Harrow School

Bancroft's School is a co-ed day school in Woodford Green, Redbridge (ages 11–18); Harrow School is a boys' boarding school in Harrow (ages 13–18). Published fees reach £31,200 and £65,970 a year respectively. At A-level, A*–A rates are 75% and 69.5%.

FieldBancroft's SchoolWoodford Green, RedbridgeHarrow SchoolHarrow
Houseroom Index83.34/100 (#33)81.7/100 (#36)
Day fees / yr£16,740 – £31,200—
Boarding fees / yr—£65,970
GCSE 9–7 %88%75%
A-level A*–A %75%69.5%
Oxbridge offers10 offers (11.1%)13 offers (7.1%)
Ages11–1813–18
GenderCo-edBoys
Day / boardingDay onlyBoarding
Pupils866833
LocationWoodford Green, RedbridgeHarrow
Next open day13 Oct 202615 Oct 2026
Registration deadline9 Oct 20261 Jan 2027

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

Bancroft's School vs Harrow School: common questions

Which is more expensive, Bancroft's School or Harrow School?
Their published fees cover different attendance types, so they aren't directly comparable: fees reach £31,200 a year at Bancroft's School and £65,970 at Harrow School.
Which has better results, Bancroft's School or Harrow School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Bancroft's School recorded the stronger A-level results: 75% of grades at A*–A against 69.5% at Harrow School.
Can I apply to both Bancroft's School and Harrow School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.