The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 13.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
13.7
30.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.52
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 832
- Capacity
- 92%
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Head
- Mrs R Hardy (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoxeth Primary School
Primary · Very close
Harrow School
Independent · 451m away
Hillview Nursery School
Nursery · 491m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 539m away
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
16 plus · 550m away
Whitmore High School
Secondary · 694m away
Orley Farm School
Independent · 956m away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The John Lyon School?
The John Lyon School currently has 832 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John Lyon School take?
The John Lyon School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is The John Lyon School?
The John Lyon School is in Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John Lyon School have a sixth form?
Yes, The John Lyon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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