Harrow School

A-Level Results (2024)

A–A rate*: Over 66%

A–B rate*: Over 90%

Two students achieved five or more A* grades; 12 students achieved four or more A* grades; 26 students achieved three or more A* grades; 80 students achieved three or more A*-A grades.

Source: Harrow School official website

GCSE Results (2024)

Grade 9 rate: Over 40%

Grades 9–8 rate: Approximately 66%

16 students achieved 10 or more grade 9s; 24 students achieved 9 or more grade 9s.

Source: Harrow School official website

Oxford and Cambridge Admissions (2023)

Harrow School students received offers from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge; specific numbers are not disclosed on the official website.

Source: Harrow School official website

UK G5 University Admissions (2023)

Harrow School students were admitted to UK G5 universities (University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics, Imperial College London, and University College London); specific numbers are not disclosed on the official website.

School Introduction

Founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I, Harrow School is one of Britain’s most historic and elite independent boarding schools for boys aged 13 to 18. Located in Harrow, northwest London, the school has a longstanding reputation for academic excellence, tradition, and leadership development. Harrow educates around 830 students, most of whom board on campus, fostering a close-knit community with outstanding facilities including state-of-the-art academic buildings, sports grounds, and arts centres.

The school is famed for its unique traditions such as the Harrow School song, its distinctive uniform of straw hats and morning suits, and the celebrated Harrow Speech Day. Academically, Harrow consistently achieves high GCSE and A-Level results, with a strong track record of sending students to the most competitive universities, particularly Oxford and Cambridge.

Harrow’s alumni network is illustrious, counting former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, and many influential figures across politics, arts, and business.

The school balances rigorous academics with extensive co-curricular opportunities including music, drama, sport, and leadership programmes. Harrow continues to innovate with recent initiatives to include some co-educational offerings in the Sixth Form and invests in pastoral care to support student wellbeing.