About the school
Harrow School admits boys for Year 9 entry and also admits up to 20 boys into Year 12. The Year 9 admissions process includes registration, a school reference, the ISEB Common Pre-Test, the Harrow Test and later Common Entrance or Academic Scholarship examinations in Year 8.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Founded | 1572 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £450 registration fee |
📅 Open days: The site includes a 'Book an Open Morning' admissions page link, but no specific open day dates or usual timing are stated in the provided pages.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning, English, Mathematics |
📄 Free Harrow School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 160 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For 2029 entry, the Key Dates page states: standard applicants register by 30 September 2026; standard applicants sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test prior to 30 November 2026; the Harrow Test is January - March 2027; late applicants register by 1 January 2028; late applicants' ISEB Common Pre-Test is ideally completed before end May 2028; late applicants may sit the Harrow Test in September 2027, January 2028 or September 2028. The Year 9 Entry page also says standard applicants should sit the ISEB CP
More schools in Harrow
- Heartwood House — Format to confirm
- North London Collegiate School — Bespoke test
- The John Lyon School — Bespoke test