Harrow School vs The John Lyon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 451 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
833 students
The John Lyon School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
781 students
| Measure | Harrow School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London | The John Lyon School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #545 of 640 | #599 of 640 |
| National rank | #3339 of 4,090 | #3675 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 833 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 781 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.9 | 13.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.91 | 0.82 |
| A level points per entry | 48.1 | 40.0 |
| town | Harrow-on-the-Hill | Harrow-on-the-Hill |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowschool.org.uk | www.johnlyon.org |
The verdict
- •Harrow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.8 vs 18.1).
- •Harrow School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 781.
- •Harrow School is boys and The John Lyon School is co-educational.
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 School better than The John Lyon School?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow School ranks higher (22.8 vs 18.1 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 School and The John Lyon School?
About 451 m in a straight line, between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow-on-the-Hill in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow School: 833. The John Lyon School: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow School and The John Lyon School rank in London?
Harrow School is 545th of 640 and The John Lyon School is 599th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).