The John Lyon School, Harrow-on-the-Hill
The John Lyon School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Harrow-on-the-Hill. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The John Lyon School in detail
The John Lyon School in its own words
In its own words: "Our Ethos John Lyon has a richly deserved reputation for providing an excellent all-round education that combines high academic standards with excellence in Sport and the Arts and outstanding pastoral care. The School is a friendly and purposeful place."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The John Lyon School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The John Lyon School are Harrow School (0.3 miles); Orley Farm School (0.6 miles, selective); Heartwood House (0.7 miles); and Harmony Primary School (1 mile).
Harrow SchoolOrley Farm SchoolHeartwood HouseHarmony Primary School
Where pupils go next
Of the 68 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 79% went on to university or other higher education and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 83 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 3 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is South Harrow Underground Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dudley Gardens, 150 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 January 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
11 February 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
29 March 2017
Regulatory Compliance
22 November 2016
Inspection
1 May 2012
Inspection
1 January 2010
About
John Lyon School is an academically selective private co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Harrow on the Hill, Greater London, England.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£19,155 to £30,228
depending on year group
| Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 per term | £19,155 a year |
| Year 3 to Year 6 per term | £21,795 a year |
| Year 7 to Upper Sixth per term | £30,228 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Harrow - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The John Lyon School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from The John Lyon School
John Lyon School Celebrates GCSE Success
20 Aug 2026
Celebrating Record-Breaking A-Level Success at John Lyon
13 Aug 2026
Harrow Fifth Form Conference
4 Aug 2026
Our 150th Summer Celebration Success!
7 Jul 2026
Nature Photo Competition for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday
28 May 2026
Pupils embrace their heritage for Cultural Day
22 May 2026
From The John Lyon School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with The John Lyon School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
781 pupils
900 places
119 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow-on-the-Hill
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrow-on-the-Hill
Across Harrow council
Places available
2,634
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
65.6%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
11.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
781
Total Pupils
589
Boys
192
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The John Lyon School
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Questions parents ask about The John Lyon School
What are GCSE results like at The John Lyon School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The John Lyon School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The John Lyon School last inspected?
The John Lyon School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
How many pupils go to The John Lyon School?
The John Lyon School has around 781 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The John Lyon School?
The John Lyon School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The John Lyon School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The John Lyon School?
The John Lyon School is at Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)