Harrow High School vs Harrow School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow High School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
982 students
Harrow School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
833 students
| Measure | Harrow High School Harrow, London | Harrow School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 640 | #545 of 640 |
| National rank | #1722 of 4,090 | #3339 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 982 | 833 |
| Pupils on roll | 982 | 833 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 24.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 1.91 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 48.1 |
| town | Harrow | Harrow-on-the-Hill |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowhigh.com | www.harrowschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harrow High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 22.8).
- •Harrow High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 833.
- •Harrow High School is a academy school while Harrow School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harrow High School is co-educational and Harrow School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harrow High School better than Harrow School?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow High School ranks higher (54.9 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harrow High School and Harrow School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow-on-the-Hill in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow High School: 982. Harrow School: 833. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow High School and Harrow School rank in London?
Harrow High School is 337th of 640 and Harrow School is 545th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).