Harrow School (UK)

Harrow School is a prestigious, independent boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18, founded in 1572 by John Lyon under a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I. Situated on a 300-acre estate in Harrow on the Hill, London, it is renowned for its academic excellence, historic traditions, and alumni known as “Harrovians”.

Key Details About Harrow School:

Location: North-West London, on a historic 300-acre campus.
Type: Full-boarding school for boys.

History: Founded in 1572, with the original classroom building dating back to 1615.
Traditions: Students, or “Harrovians,” participate in unique traditions and wear distinctive uniforms, including straw hats.

Distinction: The school is considered one of the most expensive and elite private schools in the UK.

Harrow is also closely associated with its international branches, specifically in the Middle East and Asia, which operate under the Harrow brand, notes the Independent School Parent

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Address: Harrow School, 5 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex HA1 3HP

Founded: February 1572