Home - Harrow School
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.
Welcome - Harrow School
Harrow’s 324 acres comprise six conservation areas, a registered park, a nine-hole golf course and even a working farm. Coupled with its buildings of special architectural and historic interest, the School has the quality of a village.
Fees and Deposits - Harrow School
A Year 9 applicant who is offered and accepts a place at Harrow is asked to pay a non-refundable Acceptance Fee of £1000. For Year 12 applicants who are offered and have accepted their places, the Acceptance Fee is £500.
Admissions - Harrow School
A full-boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18, founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Elizabeth I 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).
Vacancies - Harrow School
Vacancies - Harrow School was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I.
Boarding - Harrow School
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.
Key Dates - Harrow School
Initial two subject tests sat at applicant's school and must be returned to Harrow by. Those who are unable to take the test at school should contact the Admissions office. 27 January 2025: Assessment for shortlisted candidates at Harrow: 8 March 2025: Results: Late March 2025
The Houses - Harrow School
The Houses - Harrow School was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I.
Frequently Asked Questions - Harrow School
Should applicants studying overseas attend a UK prep school prior to Harrow, or can they remain abroad? Around 50% of those who take up a Year 9 place do attend a UK prep school. This can help them to improve their English, to become more familiar with our curriculum and to prepare for many aspects of life at a British boarding school.
Senior Management Team - Harrow School
As Deputy Head Master, Stephen is one of the Head Master’s principal advisors on School strategy and is responsible under the Head Master for the day-to-day running of the School, including boys’ discipline.