Established 1993 Principal James Hooke DfE number 318/6078 Founder Alford Houstoun-Boswall | Type Independent day school Location London
England Phone +44 20 8748 6117 Founded 1993 | |
Chairman/Proprietor Sir Alford Houstoun-Boswall Address Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, London SW13 9QN, UK Similar Ibstock Place School, Latymer Upper School, St Paul's Juniors, The Godolphin and Laty, Emanuel School | ||
The Harrodian School is an independent day school in Barnes, south-west London. Formerly the site of Harrods Sports Club, the original premises has been extended and converted for educational purposes. The school opened in September 1993 with just 65 pupils; by 2011 the roll had grown to 925.
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History
The Harrodian school was founded by Lady Eliana and Sir Alford Houstoun-Boswall with 65 pupils and 12 staff.
Until 1988 the site had been a clubhouse and sports ground for employees of Harrods department store, and known as the Harrodian Club. While the store's owner Mohamed Al-Fayed sold the grounds, he was not happy that the school took the name, and in fact challenged this in court.
Eliana Houstoun-Boswall was the founding headmistress, but in 1996 was left by her husband after her affair with a teacher became public. The publicity again prompted Harrods to object to the school's perceived connection to them. She has gone on to found another independent school - Hampton Court House.
By September 2010 the school had grown to 1500 pupils and 120 members of staff.
In 2011 long-serving principal Peter Thompson died.
Fees & charges
As of 2015 the school charges tuition fees of (term/year): £4,431/£13,293 (4.5–7 years of age); £5,076/£15,228 (8–12 years); £5,867/£17,601 (13–15 years) and £6,766/£20,298 (sixth form). In addition to tuition fees, charges are made for: lunch; insurance and registration, these additional charges amount to approximately £1,000/year.