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Harrow School

5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP

Independent school for ages 12–19 in Harrow-on-the-Hill. Boys intake, Church of England.

Harrow School is a Church of England independent boarding school for boys in Harrow-on-the-Hill, teaching around 830 pupils aged 12 to 19, with a sixth form.

Its ISI inspection in February 2024 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says it was founded in 1572 under a royal charter granted by Elizabeth I. It describes itself as a boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18, with traditions linked to The Giants of Old, open mornings for families and an admissions team supporting applicants through the process.

At A level, the average grade was A-, and 44.6% achieved AAB or better in two or more facilitating subjects.

Ages 12–19 · Secondary age
831 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Boys

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Harrow’s deadlines and how to apply →