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The Harrodian School
Independent school · Richmond upon Thames
| Address | Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–18 |
| Pupils | 1034 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02087486117 |
| Website | https://www.harrodian.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Thu 22 Oct 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
October half term is Fri 23 Oct-Mon 2 Nov inclusive, with Thu 22 Oct INSET, so Autumn 1 ends Wed 21 Oct and pupils return Tue 3 Nov. Last days of Autumn and Summer end before lunch (Pre-Prep 11.30, Prep 12.00, Senior 12.30); Spring ends with a full day. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Wed 20 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Thu 21 Oct 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028
October half term is 'Friday 22 October to Monday 1 November' with Thu 21 Oct INSET, so Autumn 1 ends Wed 20 Oct. Autumn 2 is taken to start Tue 2 Nov (the return day is not stated). Half terms 14-18 Feb and 29 May-2 Jun. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (excluding VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep (Reception to PP3/Year 3) | £7,063.00 |
| Prep School (8s/Year 4 to 12s/Year 8) | £8,183.00 |
| Seniors (13s/Year 9 to 15s/Year 11) | £9,462.00 |
| Sixth Form | £10,650.00 |
Registration fee: £270.00
Deposit: £3,000.00
Termly fees for 2026-2027, excluding 20% VAT. Registration fee £270 incl. VAT (£390 incl. VAT for overseas applications). Deposit £3,000 (£2,000 if starting later in the academic year). 10% discount for the third child when three or more attend. Compulsory lunch fees and extras charged separately (amounts not in text).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception (4+), Year 4 (8+), Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+), Lower Sixth (16+)
Register online via OpenApply. Reception (40 places): register from birth, Stay and Play session, outcomes by email. 8+ (about 22 places): classroom-based literacy and numeracy assessments and group activities, no interview. 11+ (up to 50 places): ISEB adaptive tests then interviews for shortlisted candidates. References requested from current schools.
- Reception 'Stay and Play' session (Saturday 3rd October 2026)
- 8+ literacy and numeracy assessments with group and paired activities (Monday 4th January 2027)
- 11+ ISEB tests in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning (by Wednesday 2nd December 2026)
- 11+ interviews for shortlisted candidates (Saturday 23rd January 2027)
- School reference
Registration deadline: 11+: Wednesday 21st October 2026; 8+: Friday 6th November 2026; Reception: no fixed deadline
Open events: 11+ Open Morning Thu 17 Sep 2026, 11+ Open Morning Thu 24 Sep 2026, Reception 'Stay and Play' Morning (registered applicants) Sat 3 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Coach: Hammersmith / Chiswick | Stamford Brook Station, Turnham Green, Chiswick High Road, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick Station | 07:30 |
| Coach: Kensington / Fulham / Putney | High Street Kensington Station, Queens Gate Terrace, Onslow Gardens, Hortensia Road, Fulham Library, Fulham High Street, Lower Richmond Road | 07:27 |
| Coach: Queensway / Holland Park / Earl's Court / King's Road | Queensway Station, Notting Hill Gate Station, Norland Square, St Barnabas Church, Earl's Court Road, Edith Grove, Parsons Green | 07:20 |
| Minibus Route 1 AM (Barry) | Blomfield Road W9, Latimer Road W10, Blenheim Crescent W11, Elgin Crescent W11, Kensington Park Road W11, Chepstow Villas, Kensington Park Gardens W11, Ladbroke Terrace W11, Duchess Of Bedford's Walk, Abingdon Road W8 | 07:05 |
| Minibus Route 2 AM (Paul) | King's Road SW3, Christchurch Street SW3, Radnor Walk SW3, Yeomans Row, Egerton Gardens SW3, Alexander Square, Lexham Gardens W8 | 07:26 |
| Minibus Route 3 AM (Mick) | Denbigh St, Belgrave Square, Cadogan Square SW1X, Milner St SW3, Neville St SW7, Old Church Street SW3, Musgrave Crescent SW6 | 07:22 |
| Minibus Route 1 PM (Paul) | Musgrave Crescent, Neville St, Alexander Square, Egerton Crescent SW3, Milner St SW3, Cadogan Square SW1X, Denbigh St, Radnor Walk SW3 | |
| Minibus Route 2 PM (Amir) | Tesco Warwick Road W14, Ladbroke Terrace W11, Kensington Park Gardens W11, Elgin Crescent W11, Blenheim Crescent W11, Kensington Park Road W11, Chepstow Villas, Wallingford Avenue, Latimer Road W10 |
Cost: Coach Route £20 per return trip; Minibus AM £22 per trip; Minibus PM £12 per trip
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.