The John Lyon School
URN: 102247 • Harrow-on-the-Hill HA2 0HN
Overview
- Name
- The John Lyon School
- URN
- 102247
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- R Hardy (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 02085159400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill HA2 0HN
Summary
The John Lyon School, located in Harrow-on-the-Hill, is an independent co-educational institution catering to students aged 2 to 18. With a current enrolment of 832 pupils and a capacity of 900, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that combines academic excellence with strong support in the arts and sports. The ethos of the school centres on high standards, a nurturing environment, and a commitment to individual pupil development.
The curriculum at John Lyon is designed to provide a broad range of opportunities, ensuring that students are challenged and encouraged to excel. The school prides itself on its outstanding pastoral care, which is integral to helping students achieve their potential and maintain their wellbeing throughout their educational journey.
Situated across two campuses, the school benefits from excellent transport links, making it accessible for families from various regions. John Lyon fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to develop leadership skills and a spirit of service, while also maintaining connections with the wider Harrow Family of Schools and its alumni.
The curriculum at John Lyon is designed to provide a broad range of opportunities, ensuring that students are challenged and encouraged to excel. The school prides itself on its outstanding pastoral care, which is integral to helping students achieve their potential and maintain their wellbeing throughout their educational journey.
Situated across two campuses, the school benefits from excellent transport links, making it accessible for families from various regions. John Lyon fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to develop leadership skills and a spirit of service, while also maintaining connections with the wider Harrow Family of Schools and its alumni.
Useful links
- Giles Goodfellow – Retiring Chair of Governors (governance)
- Welcome from the new Chair of Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- John Lyon Senior School (sen)
- Saturday 4 October - Senior School Open Day (sen)
- Prep School in Action (calendar)
- Sixth Form Open Evening (calendar)
- School Uniform and Dress Code (download)
- Uniform4Kids List (download)
- Intimate Care Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Harrow School (47.7)
Key details
- LA
- Harrow
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 832
- Boys
- 637
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1902-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 832 | 637 | 195 | 900 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 866 | 681 | 185 | 900 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 837 | 722 | 115 | 850 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 837 | 722 | 115 | 850 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 598 | 598 | 0 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 595 | 595 | 0 | 600 | 0.00 |
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