Orley Farm School vs The John Lyon School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 956 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orley Farm School
Harrow · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
467 students
The John Lyon School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
781 students
| Measure | Orley Farm School Harrow, London | The John Lyon School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #599 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #3675 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 467 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 781 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Harrow | Harrow-on-the-Hill |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk | www.johnlyon.org |
The verdict
- •The John Lyon School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 467.
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 Orley Farm School better than The John Lyon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orley Farm School and The John Lyon School?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow-on-the-Hill in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orley Farm School: 467. The John Lyon School: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orley Farm School and The John Lyon School rank in London?
Orley Farm School is unranked and The John Lyon School is 599th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).