The School’s ethos is that children should be encouraged to reach their full potential - academically, physically and socially - in a happy atmosphere. Good manners and consideration for others are expected. European and global awareness is encouraged.
The School aims to take an individual and equitable approach to all applicants.
The School aims to provide a robust and challenging academic education to girls and boys. The School also aims to provide a full and rounded education which helps to develop pupils intellectually, morally, spiritually and in terms of their personal and social development.
The School is an independent fee-paying school. The principal points of admissions are at 4+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form, with pupils occasionally being admitted at other points when vacancies arise.
Admission to the Pre-Prep school at 4+, is by order of date of registration following informal group assessments.
Admission to the Prep School at 8+ and 11+ is by examination and interview.
Admission to the Senior School at 13+ is by examination at Common Entrance or the School’s own examinations and interview.
Admission to the Sixth Form is by interview and satisfactory achievement at GCSE.
The School is non-denominational and, within its student body, has a tradition of religious, ethnic and social diversity which it seeks to preserve as far as possible. The School offers support to children of ability who prove to have mild specific learning difficulties.
Conditions of Entry:
- Fees are payable in advance at the commencement of each term
- One term’s notice is required before removal of a pupil or one term’s fees in lieu thereof.
- The School reserves the right to apply increases from time to time
- Parents are required to notify the School if their children have been in contact with any infectious diseases.
The Admissions Office can be contacted on 020 8762 6321 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



On Saturday 6th June 2009, the Harrodian School celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Charity Summer Ball. The event was organised and hosted by a dedicated committee of four parents together with the Harrodian School Parent's Association. The occasion also marked ten years of dynamic and inspiring leadership by the Headmaster, James Hooke and the Principal, Peter Thomson.