Alpha Preparatory School, Harrow

In its own words: "At Alpha and Alphabets we aim to nurture, encourage and challenge each child to grow as learners and as responsible citizens. We aim to provide an environment which safeguards the welfare of our children, is effectively resourced (including appropriate technology) and allows children to experience stimulating and high quality teaching."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, friendly school with a long history of helping our children to develop the personal, social and academic skills that will underpin their future success in life. Our belief at Alpha, is that the School and the parent body should work in partnership with each other."

The school runs after-school care.

The nearest other independent schools to Alpha Preparatory School are Heartwood House (0.5 miles), Harmony Primary School (0.6 miles), Harrow School (0.9 miles) and The John Lyon School (1 mile).

In 2026, 13 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hindes Road Harrow, 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 696 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Harrow (374), as is usual near a town centre.