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The John Lyon School

Other independent school · Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#420 of 2,536

Better than 83% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 18
Pupils781 of 900 places
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs R Hardy
Local authorityHarrow
Opened01 Jan 1902
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102247.

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 score1351.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%70.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%54.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%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 4123--

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 entry4036.6635
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels4037.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better24.4%19.8%17.5%
A-level progress score0.52--
A-level progressWell above average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study46--
Average applied general gradez--

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

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils781
Girls192
Boys589
SEN support83
EHC plan3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 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 destination89.7%
Higher education79.4%
Not sustained4.4%
Employment2.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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 The John Lyon School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryRoxeth Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableHarrow SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNurseryHillview Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 mi16 plusSt Dominic's Sixth Form CollegeFurther education
Unrated
0.4 miSecondaryWhitmore High SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableOrley Farm SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miNot applicableHeartwood HouseOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimarySt George's Primary Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about The John Lyon School

How does The John Lyon School rank in England?

The John Lyon School ranks 420 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 83% of schools).

How many pupils attend The John Lyon School?

The John Lyon School has 781 pupils aged 2 to 18, with capacity for 900.

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.