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The John Lyon School
Independent school · Harrow
| Address | Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–18 |
| Pupils | 781 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02085159400 |
| Website | https://www.johnlyon.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 27 Aug 2026, Fri 28 Aug 2026, Mon 31 Aug 2026, Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Tue 13 Apr 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027, Thu 15 Apr 2027
Staff training days are given as ranges (Thu 27 Aug - Tue 1 Sep; Mon 4 - Wed 6 Jan; Tue 13 - Thu 15 Apr); the weekdays in each range are listed. New pupil induction day Wednesday 2 September. Half-term holidays given as ranges (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May (bank holiday)-4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | £4,456.00 |
| Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 | £6,385.00 |
| Year 3 to Year 6 | £7,265.00 |
| Year 7 to Upper Sixth | £10,076.00 |
| Personal accident insurance (compulsory, all pupils) | £6.00 |
| Lyonian Association subscription (compulsory, Year 7 and above) | £60.00 |
Registration fee: £200.00
Deposit: £1,250.00
Fees inclusive of VAT, effective from 1 September 2026; include lunch, exclude transport. Deposit is the Confirmation of Entrance Fee; overseas pupils pay an additional £3,750. Extras: breakfast club £8.15 per day, after school activity clubs £13.40, after school care £10.00 per hour.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-Nursery (2+), Nursery (3+), Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+), Lower Sixth (16+)
All entry points are co-educational. Prep School tours cover Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 3 entry; Senior School in Action events cover Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form entry. Occasional places arise, with a waiting list if no place is available.
Open events: Whole School Open Day Sun 27 Sep 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| School Coach Service (five routes) | Gerrards Cross, Ealing, Stanmore, Northwood, Hatch End, Willesden Green |
Cost: Charged by zone boarded/alighted; booked via johnlyon.vectare.co.uk
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.