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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.

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 private school, Hampton Court House.

In 2011, long-serving principal Peter Thompson died.

Fees and charges

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.

Notable former pupils

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• Robert Pattinson, actor
• Tom Sturridge, actor
• George MacKay, actor
• Will Poulter, actor
• Will Heard, singer, songwriter and musician
• Jack and Finn Harries, Youtubers
• Abigail Lawrie, actress
• Isabel Getty, singer and socialite
• Jemma Donovan, actress
• Fabien Frankel, Actor
• Suki Waterhouse, singer

References

1. A landmark case for the Harrods name
2. Harrods make new claim against school
3. "Why I Moved Back to school again". The Times. London. 11 May 2003.
4. "Daily Telegraph Obituary Peter Thompson". The Daily Telegraph. London. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
5. "Obituary - Peter Thomson 1939-2011", TES.com
6. "Fees | Harrodian | Independent School West London | Pre Prep, Prep, Seniors and Sixth | UK".
7. https://www.vogue.com.au/miss-vogue/news/meet-suki-and-immy-waterhouses-youngest-sister-model-maddi-waterhouse/news-story/1ff41ba527bcd27cb62ce7300ce6969a. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• Official school website
• Ofsted page
• Achievement and attainment tables 2008 at the DCSF
• League Table entry at the BBC
• Directory entry

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• 1993 establishments in England
• Educational institutions established in 1993
• Harrods
• Private co-educational schools in London
• Private schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
• People educated at The Harrodian School