- One of the most famous schools in the world, Harrow School was founded in 1572 by John Lyon with a royal charter from Elizabeth I. It’s one of the last all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country, and alumni include seven former prime ministers including Sir Winston Churchill, 19 Victoria Cross holders and the singer James Blunt.
- Clubs and societies range from the military history Alexander Society – named after Field Marshal Alexander, the highest-ranking Old Harrovian in the British Army – to the Turing Society, with its focus on code-breaking.
- The values of courage, honour, humility and fellowship are key: as the school says, they inspire “us to try harder as individuals, so that collectively we thrive”.
- Leadership and service are integral aspects of school life, with every role at Harrow thought of “as a job, not an accolade”. The school’s 20 or so monitors undergo a specialised training course and work closely with staff to see to their peers’ best interests.
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