Harrow School was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. It is located in a leafy 300-acre estate, encompassing much of Harrow on the Hill in north-west London.

Our all-boys boarding environment is key to what makes Harrow, Harrow. As a steward of many cherished traditions, today’s Harrow is shaped by the best of its past. Harrow was founded in 1572 under a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I by local landowning farmer, John Lyon.

Each year, the School admits around 160 boys into Year 9, in the September following their 13th birthday, and up to 20 boys, normally aged 16, into Year 12 (Sixth Form). In line with our Admissions Policy , which is referenced in our terms and conditions, we …

Common to every House is the priority and attention given to pastoral care – a major strength of the School. The House Master, Assistant House Master, Matron, House Tutors and House Visitor form a team to look after the 60 to 70 boys in the House.

An applicant who is offered and accepts a place at Harrow for Year 9 entry is asked to pay an Entry Deposit of £2,400 (inclusive of VAT): £1,200 is returned at the end of his first term, and the remaining £1,200 is deducted from his final bill.

An applicant at a school in Hong Kong, Mainland China or Singapore who has been offered a place at Harrow will sit CE examinations in three subjects in June of Year 8 as a minimum. To secure his place, an applicant is required to sit papers in English (Core), Mathematics (Core AND Additional) and Science (Core).

Harrow School, 5 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex HA1 3HP. Chair of Governors. You may write to Mr David Eyton, c/o the School address. Switchboard +44 (0)20 8872 8000. Admissions Office +44 (0)20 8872 8007. Communications Team (including press enquiries) +44 (0)20 8872 8502. IT (including Parent Portal) [email protected] ...

We would like to introduce you to My School Portal, which is the new Harrow School parent portal. My School Portal brings together key information about your son, such as: Accessing the end-of-term and half-term reports. Viewing the School calendar. Access to sports information. Viewing fee bills. Viewing event photography and videos.

As well as helping boys gain admission to top universities, the academic life at Harrow encourages scholarship, intellectual curiosity, independent thought and effective learning habits. We offer a coherent and balanced curriculum that responds quickly to changing requirements, as well as a challenging and inspiring Super-Curriculum that widens ...

Patriarch of a remarkable theatrical dynasty, many of whose members went to Harrow. In a lifetime of acting performances stand out the films Oh! What a Lovely War , The Go-Between, The Day of the Jackal , Edward & Mrs Simpson and Gandhi .