Is Harrodian school a boarding school?

The Harrodian School is an independent 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 Harrodian School
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Type	Independent day school
Established	September 1993
Founder	Alford Houstoun-Boswall

Who owns the Harrodian school?

Sir Alford Houstoun Boswall
The Club and grounds are purchased by Sir Alford Houstoun Boswall. The Harrodian opens with 65 pre-prep and prep age girls and boys and 13 staff. Peter Thomson, charismatic former head of Emanuel School becomes Headmaster.

How many pupils at Harrodian?

Harrodian accommodates nearly 1,000 pupils within a broad and outward-looking community drawn from a wide location.

Is Harrodian school a charity?

We encourage our Prep pupils to think about others and to be responsible members of our local community and society at large. That is why our pupils are always very keen to participate in annual, whole-school charity events. …

When was Harrodian school founded?

September 1993
The Harrodian School/Founded

How long is one school term?

The school year is divided into trimesters (or quarters) that last about three months. Summer is usually counted as a term break, although the beginning of June is still part of the third trimester.

What are the 3 school terms?

English schools, conventionally, have 3 terms – Autumn term, Spring term and Summer term – each term is split into two.

Why do schools have 6 weeks holiday?

One popular idea is that school children have a long summer holiday (six weeks for most pupils in the UK) so that they could help work in the fields over the summer. Perhaps it was just to be nice to school students by giving them time off at the sunniest part of the year.

Is Harrodian School a private 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.

Where is the nearest train station to Harrodian?

The nearest underground is at Hammersmith. The nearest overland rail station is Barnes Bridge, and buses stop very near our entry gates. Nearly all of our Pre-Prep Harrodian pupils are brought to school by their parents but many of our older children make their own way, travelling on foot or by bicycle, underground, train or bus.

When did Harrods open for school?

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 just 65 pupils; by 2011, the roll had grown to 925.

Why choose Harrodian prep school?

Harrodian Prep school provides a friendly and stimulating environment for boys and girls aged between 8 -13, delivering a diverse and exciting curriculum and meeting high academic standards through Key Stages 2 and 3.