The Harrodian School

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The Harrodian School
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The Harrodian School
Lonsdale Road, Barnes

London SW13 9QN

England
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Type Independent day school
EstablishedSeptember 1993;31 years ago (1993-09)
FounderAlford Houstoun-Boswall
Department for Education URN 102950 Tables
Chairman/ProprietorSir Alford Houstoun-Boswall
PrincipalJames Hooke
GenderCoeducational
Age4to 18
Enrolment925 (approx.)
HousesBridge, Ferry, Lonsdale and Thames
Former pupils 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.

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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. [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]

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. [6]

Notable former pupils

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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.[ dead link ]
  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)

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