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Harrow School

"A world-renowned full-boarding school for boys, where more than 450 years of tradition combine with academic ambition, outstanding opportunities and a distinctive education rooted in courage, honour, humility and fellowship.”

About

Harrow School is one of the UK’s leading independent senior schools for boys aged 13 to 18, with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community.

Located on a historic 300-acre campus in north-west London, Harrow combines tradition with a forward-looking approach to education. The School offers a broad and challenging curriculum, supported by excellent teaching and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. Boys are encouraged to explore their interests across sport, music, drama and numerous societies, helping them develop confidence, leadership skills, and intellectual curiosity.

Boarding is central to life at Harrow, with pupils belonging to one of the School’s 12 Houses, where they are superbly looked after by a team of dedicated House staff and where they form life-long friendships. This close-knit environment fosters a strong sense of belonging, purpose and mutual support.

Harrow places a strong emphasis not only on academic success but also its values – honour, courage, humility and fellowship. Boys regularly progress to leading universities in the UK and worldwide. For parents seeking a well-rounded, purposeful education that nurtures both achievement and character, Harrow offers a distinctive and unrivalled experience.

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Facts & Figures

Head

Mr Alastair Land

Website

https://www.harrowschool.org.uk/

Address

Harrow School, High Street, Harrow on the Hill HA1 3HP, United Kingdom

Admissions Telephone

+44 (0) 2088 728007

Admissions Email

admissions@harrowschool.org.uk

Religion

Christian, but we provide for all religious backgrounds

Numbers of Students

837 boys, all full boarding

Age Range

13 to 18

Fee Range (Per Term)

£21,990

School Motto

Stet Fortuna Domus (May the fortune of the house stand)
Donorum dei dispensatio fidelis (The faithful stewardship of the gifts of God)

Famous Alumni
  • Lord Byron, poet
  • Richard Sheridan, and Anthony Trollope, writers
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury and influential social reformer
  • Lord Rayleigh, physicist and Nobel prize-winner
  • Fox Talbot, the inventor of photography
  • Sir Arthur Evans, archaeologist
  • Sir Robert Peel, Lord Palmerston and Winston Churchill, statesmen
  • Jawaharlal Nehru, former Prime Minister of India
  • King Hussein of Jordan
  • James Bruce, explorer
  • Admiral George Rodney, Field Marshal Alexander, and 19 winners of the Victoria Cross
  • Sir Roly Walker and General Sir Peter de la Billière, military commanders
  • Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola, rugby players
  • Edward Fox and Benedict Cumberbatch, actors
  • Richard Curtis, film director
  • Julian Metcalfe, CEO
  • Professor Paul Binski, art historian
  • Dr Simon Sebag-Montefiore, historian and TV host

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School Prospectus
Universities Brochure 2026

Facts & Figures

Head

Mr Alastair Land

Website

https://www.harrowschool.org.uk/

Address

Harrow School, High Street, Harrow on the Hill HA1 3HP, United Kingdom

Admissions Telephone

+44 (0) 2088 728007

Admissions Email

admissions@harrowschool.org.uk

Religion

Christian, but we provide for all religious backgrounds

Numbers of Students

837 boys, all full boarding

Age Range

13 to 18

Fee Range (Per Term)

£21,990

School Motto

Stet Fortuna Domus (May the fortune of the house stand)
Donorum dei dispensatio fidelis (The faithful stewardship of the gifts of God)

Famous Alumni
  • Lord Byron, poet
  • Richard Sheridan, and Anthony Trollope, writers
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury and influential social reformer
  • Lord Rayleigh, physicist and Nobel prize-winner
  • Fox Talbot, the inventor of photography
  • Sir Arthur Evans, archaeologist
  • Sir Robert Peel, Lord Palmerston and Winston Churchill, statesmen
  • Jawaharlal Nehru, former Prime Minister of India
  • King Hussein of Jordan
  • James Bruce, explorer
  • Admiral George Rodney, Field Marshal Alexander, and 19 winners of the Victoria Cross
  • Sir Roly Walker and General Sir Peter de la Billière, military commanders
  • Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola, rugby players
  • Edward Fox and Benedict Cumberbatch, actors
  • Richard Curtis, film director
  • Julian Metcalfe, CEO
  • Professor Paul Binski, art historian
  • Dr Simon Sebag-Montefiore, historian and TV host