| The Harrodian School | |
| Type: | Independent day school |
| Head Label: | Principal |
| Head: | James Hooke |
| Chair Label: | Chairman/Proprietor |
| Chair: | Sir Alford Houstoun-Boswall |
| Founder: | Alford Houstoun-Boswall |
| Address: | Lonsdale Road, Barnes |
| City: | London SW13 9QN |
| Country: | England |
| Dfeno: | 318/6078 |
| Urn: | 102950 |
| Enrolment: | 925 (approx.) |
| Gender: | Coeducational |
| Lower Age: | 4 |
| Upper Age: | 18 |
| Houses: | Bridge, Ferry, Lonsdale and Thames |
| Free Label 1: | Former pupils |
| Free 1: | Old Harrodians |
| Website: | http://www.harrodian.com/ |
The Harrodian School is a private day school in Barnes, South-west London. Formerly the site of Harrods Sports Club, the original premises have been extended and converted for educational purposes. The school opened in September 1993 with 65 pupils; by 2011, the roll had grown to 925.
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.[1]
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.[2] [3] She has gone on to found another private school, Hampton Court House.
In 2011, long-serving principal Peter Thompson died.[4] [5]
As of 2021, the school charges tuition fees of (term/year): £5,463/£16,389 (4.5–7 years of age); £6,268/£18,804 (8–12 years); £7,245/£21,735 (13–15 years) and £8,391/£25,173 (sixth form). In addition to tuition fees, charges are made for lunch; insurance, and registration; these additional charges amount to approximately £1,500/year.[6]