Harrodian

Independent

National rank

93

67

Rank last year

85.6%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

75.3%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

James Hooke

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,021 (4-18)

Head teacher

James Hooke

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,021 (4-18)

Head teacher

James Hooke

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,021 (4-18)

UK day fees per term*

£8,625-£9,990 (13 -18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 93

Grade

%

A*

22.3

A

28.1

B

35.3

A*/A

50.4

A*-B

85.6

GCSE 2024 rank: 97

Grade

%

A*/9/8

49.8

A/7

25.4

A*/A/9/8/7

75.3

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Good
“The school’s values of good manners, consideration and respect flow through Harrodian ... Leaders are ambitious for what they want the school curriculum to achieve [and] there is a broad curriculum on offer ... Pupils show a high level of commitment to their education. They work very hard during the school day [and] take full advantage of opportunities such as the mentor and buddy schemes. They all support each other in making Harrodian the happy and safe place that it is ... Leaders provide pupils with a rich set of spiritual and cultural opportunities. Pupils have access to a wide range of clubs and activities that are well attended ... Students in the sixth form speak highly of the support they receive from the school. They feel very well supported in planning for their future careers.” There was an additional inspection in 2023.
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About the school

  • This 25-acre riverside estate in Barnes, southwest London, was a sports club for employees of Harrods department store until Sir Alford Houstoun-Boswall founded Harrodian in 1993, initially with 65 pupils and 13 staff.
  • About a thousand boys and girls aged 4 to 18 enjoy the school’s unique riverfront location, which features extensive sports facilities, modern science labs, ICT suites, music and drama centres.
  • The headmaster, James Hooke, likens Harrodians to a “close-knit family”, with a strong sense of community, friendship and warmth.
  • More than 30 subjects are on offer at A-level and 27 at GCSE. In 2024 15 students achieved straight A*/As.
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