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Harrow School

Other independent school · Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#73 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages12 to 19
Pupils833
GenderBoys
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMr Alastair Land
Local authorityHarrow
Opened01 Jan 1910
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102245.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHarrowEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.2651.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%70.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%54.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%22.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%67%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4154--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHarrowEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.48.13, better than England, better than Harrow36.6635
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels48.29, better than England, better than Harrow37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better44.6%, better than England, better than Harrow19.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.14, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study182--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils833
Girls0
Boys833
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.252
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.55.7%
Higher education44.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10.8%
Employment9.1%
Apprenticeship0.6%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Harrow School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableThe John Lyon SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryRoxeth Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 mi16 plusSt Dominic's Sixth Form CollegeFurther education
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableHeartwood HouseOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNurseryHillview Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.7 miSecondaryHarrow High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt George's Primary Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.7 miSecondaryWhitmore High SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.7 miNot applicableOrley Farm SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Harrow School

How does Harrow School rank in England?

Harrow School ranks 73 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

What are Harrow School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Harrow School was A-, and 44.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Harrow School?

Harrow School has 833 pupils aged 12 to 19.

Does Harrow School have a sixth form?

Yes, Harrow School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.