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  • Independent school for boys and girls

The Harrodian School: entry, tests, dates and fees

Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9QN

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Wed 21 Oct

    Wednesday 21 October 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: The Harrodian School, checked

  • Places at 11+

    50

    Each year at 11+

    Checked, source: The Harrodian School, checked

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £8,183a term

    2026-27 school year, VAT not included

    Checked, source: The Harrodian School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    tomorrow

  2. Coming up: Interviews

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

Harrodian sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Harrodian takes new pupils at 4+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entryjoins Upper Prep (Year 7)

    50 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share).

    Registration closes: Wednesday 21 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 4+, 8+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entryjoins Pre-Prep (Reception)

    40 places

    How children are assessed: a reference from the current school and a play-based observation.

  • 8+ entryjoins Lower Prep (Year 4)

    22 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a group activity and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Friday 6 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 13+ entryjoins Senior School (Year 9)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: The Harrodian School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Children start in Pre-Prep (Reception)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source, Lower Prep (Year 4)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source, Upper Prep (Year 7)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source or the Senior School (Year 9)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source. Older students can also join the sixth form at 16+.

4+ (Reception)

There are 40Harrodian: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: There are 40 places available at this entry point.View the official source places in Pre-Prep (Reception)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source for September 2027 entryHarrodian: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Registered applicants to be considered for Reception entry in September 2027 will attend a fun ‘Stay and Play’ activity session taking place on Saturday 3rd October 2026.View the official source. The school uses a play-based assessmentHarrodian: Play observationChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: All registered children are invited to take part in a ‘Stay and Play’ activity session at School, whilst parents attend a presentation.View the official source and a reference from the current schoolHarrodian: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: This involves requesting a general report on the child's progress within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).View the official source. The assessment was on 3 October 2026Harrodian: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Registered applicants to be considered for Reception entry in September 2027 will attend a fun ‘Stay and Play’ activity session taking place on Saturday 3rd October 2026.View the official source, offers went out on 9 October 2026Harrodian: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Reception outcomes are published to parents via email by Friday 9th October 2026.View the official source, and the reply deadline is 21 October 2026Harrodian: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Acceptance Form and Deposit Payments to be received by Wednesday 21st October 2026 to secure the place offered.View the official source.

8+ (Year 4)

The Lower Prep (Year 4)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source has 22Harrodian: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: There are approximately 22 places available for entry into Year 4 each year.View the official source places for September 2027 entryHarrodian: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: September 2027 Admission IntroductionView the official source. The assessment includes:

  • the school's own English paperHarrodian: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: On Monday 4th January 2027, candidates will sit classroom-based assessments in literacy and numeracy, and participate in group and paired activities.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperHarrodian: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: On Monday 4th January 2027, candidates will sit classroom-based assessments in literacy and numeracy, and participate in group and paired activities.View the official source
  • a group activityHarrodian: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: On Monday 4th January 2027, candidates will sit classroom-based assessments in literacy and numeracy, and participate in group and paired activities.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolHarrodian: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: In mid-November 2026 a request for references is sent to current schools.View the official source

Register by 6 November 2026Harrodian: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Please complete the registration form and pay the registration fee by Friday 6th November 2026.View the official source. The assessment is on 4 January 2027Harrodian: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: On Monday 4th January 2027, candidates will sit classroom-based assessments in literacy and numeracy, and participate in group and paired activities.View the official source, offers follow on 15 January 2027Harrodian: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Parents will receive an email with their child’s outcome by Friday 15th January 2027.View the official source, and families reply by 27 January 2027Harrodian: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Offers must be formally accepted by Wednesday 27th January 2027.View the official source. In a group activity, children solve a task together while adults watch how they cooperate.

11+ (Year 7)

Pupils join Upper Prep (Year 7)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source, where there are 50Harrodian: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: There are up to 50 places available for entry to Year 7 each year.View the official source places for September 2027 entryHarrodian: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: All 11+ 2027 candidates must have completed the ISEB Tests by Wednesday 2nd December 2026.View the official source. The process has three parts:

  • the ISEB Common Pre-TestHarrodian: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Harrodian uses the ISEB as the assessment for 11+ entry into Year 7.View the official source
  • an interviewHarrodian: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified at the latest, by early Jan.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolHarrodian: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: In late October/early November a request for a reference will be sent to current schools.View the official source

Registration closes on 21 October 2026Harrodian: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Please complete the registration form and pay the registration fee by Wednesday 21st October 2026.View the official source. Interviews are on 23 January 2027Harrodian: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: The interviews will take place in person at Harrodian on Saturday 23rd January 2027.View the official source, and offers come on 5 February 2027Harrodian: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Parents receive the outcome by email by Friday 5th February 2027.View the official source. Families reply in March 2027Harrodian: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Offers must be formally accepted early in March 2027, date to be confirmed.View the official source. We could not confirm when the pre-test is sat, so check this with the school.

The ISEB Common Pre-Test is an online test that many independent schools use. It covers English, maths and reasoning. Our guide to the ISEB pre-test explains it.

13+ (Year 9)

At 13+, pupils join the Senior School (Year 9)Harrodian: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: At Harrodian, we welcome pupils at specific year group entry points in our Pre-Prep at Reception, Lower Prep at Year 4, Upper Prep at Year 7, Senior School at Year 9 and Sixth Form.View the official source for September 2027 entryHarrodian: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: There will be between 10 to 15 places available for entry into Year 9 for September 2027.View the official source. The steps are:

  • the school's own English paperHarrodian: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Candidates will sit assessments in Mathematics and English on Saturday 7th November 2026 at Harrodian.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperHarrodian: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Candidates will sit assessments in Mathematics and English on Saturday 7th November 2026 at Harrodian.View the official source
  • an interviewHarrodian: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolHarrodian: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: In mid-October 2026 a request for references is sent to the current school.View the official source

The 13+ registration deadline is 13 October 2026Harrodian: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Please complete the registration form and pay the registration fee by Tuesday 13th October 2026.View the official source. Papers are on 7 November 2026Harrodian: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Candidates will sit assessments in Mathematics and English on Saturday 7th November 2026 at Harrodian.View the official source and interviews on 25 November 2026Harrodian: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: This will take place in person at Harrodian on Wednesday 25th November 2026.View the official source. Offers come on 7 December 2026Harrodian: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Parents receive the outcome by email by Monday 7th December 2026.View the official source, with replies due by 8 January 2027Harrodian: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Offers must be formally accepted by Friday 8th January 2027.View the official source.

16+ (Sixth Form)

Sixth-form entry for September 2027 entryHarrodian: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: September 2027 Admissions IntroductionView the official source includes:

  • the school's own English paperHarrodian: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Admission to Year 12 in the Sixth Form for external candidates is via personal statement, assessments in English and Mathematics, interviews, school reference, and obtaining the requisite standard at GCSE at the end of Year 11.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperHarrodian: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Admission to Year 12 in the Sixth Form for external candidates is via personal statement, assessments in English and Mathematics, interviews, school reference, and obtaining the requisite standard at GCSE at the end of Year 11.View the official source
  • an interviewHarrodian: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Successful candidates will attend three in-person interviews at Harrodian, on either Wednesday 18th November 2026 or Wednesday 25th November 2026.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolHarrodian: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: In late October a request for a reference will be sent to current schools.View the official source
  • GCSE grade requirementsHarrodian: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Candidates require a Grade 6 or above in at least six GCSEs with a minimum of Grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics, to be considered for entry into Harrodian Sixth Form.View the official source
  • one other assessmentHarrodian: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Applicants submit a personal statement of up to 350 words by Thursday 22nd October, explaining why they would be a strong addition to the Harrodian Sixth Form community.View the official source (ask the school what this is)

Register by 13 October 2026Harrodian: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Tuesday 13th October 2026 Registration DeadlineView the official source. Interviews are on 18 November 2026 and 25 November 2026Harrodian: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Successful candidates will attend three in-person interviews at Harrodian, on either Wednesday 18th November 2026 or Wednesday 25th November 2026.View the official source, offers on 7 December 2026Harrodian: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Monday 7th December 2026 OutcomesView the official source, and replies by 8 January 2027Harrodian: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Conditional Offers must be formally accepted by Friday 8th January 2027.View the official source. We could not confirm a date for the written papers. Sixth-form places generally depend on GCSE grades, which arrive in August.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

The Harrodian School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    tomorrow

  2. Coming up: Interviews

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

Dates for the other ways in4+, 8+, 13+ and 16+

4+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Entrance tests

  2. Done: Offers sent

  3. Next: Accept or decline an offer by

    tomorrow

8+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 8+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 14 weeks

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry

  2. Next: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Interviews

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Next: Interviews

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Harrodian in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
4 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Co-educational day school for pupils aged 4-18View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Day or boarding
day school
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
4+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£270including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,183 a term, VAT not included
4+ entry, day
£7,063 a term, VAT not included
8+ entry, day
£8,183 a term, VAT not included
11+ entry, day
£8,183 a term, VAT not included
13+ entry, day
£9,462 a term, VAT not included
16+ entry, day
£10,650 a term, VAT not included

Fees for the 2026-27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees shown exclude VAT

Registration fee: £270 (including VAT).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £3,000.

Source: The Harrodian School, checked

Year group (entry point)Fee for 2026-27Harrodian: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Termly fees for the academic year 2026-2027 can be found in the table below:View the official source
Reception (4+)£7,063 per term, excluding VATHarrodian: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Pre-Prep (Reception to PP3/Year 3) | £7,063View the official source
Year 4 (8+)£8,183 per term, excluding VATHarrodian: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Prep School (8s/Year 4 to 12s/Year 8) | £8,183View the official source
Year 7 (11+)£8,183 per term, excluding VATHarrodian: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Prep School (8s/Year 4 to 12s/Year 8) | £8,183View the official source
Year 9 (13+)£9,462 per term, excluding VATHarrodian: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Seniors (13s/Year 9 to 15s/Year 11) | £9,462View the official source
Sixth Form (16+)£10,650 per term, excluding VATHarrodian: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Sixth Form | £10,650View the official source

On VAT, fees shown exclude VATHarrodian: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Area of School | Fees (excluding 20% VAT)View the official source. VAT is added on top of these figures, so ask the school for the full sum you would pay. We show the amounts as published for 2026-27Harrodian: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Termly fees for the academic year 2026-2027 can be found in the table below:View the official source and have not added anything to them. Fees change each year. The registration fee is £270, including VATHarrodian: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: A non-refundable registration fee of £270 (incl. VAT) or £390 (inc VAT) for overseas applications will be charged to cover the basic cost of interviews and administering the entrance examinations.View the official source, and the deposit for a day place is £3,000Harrodian: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: When the offer of a firm place is accepted, a deposit of £3,000 is payable (please note a reduced deposit of £2,000 is payable when starting later in the academic year).View the official source.

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
Not checked yet.

Source: The Harrodian School, checked

  • Bursaries: means-tested bursaries availableHarrodian: AvailableChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Harrodian provides means-tested bursaries, offering financial support through fee reductions ranging from 10% to 100%, depending on a family’s financial circumstances.View the official source
  • Largest award: 100%Harrodian: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Harrodian provides means-tested bursaries, offering financial support through fee reductions ranging from 10% to 100%, depending on a family’s financial circumstances.View the official source of fees

A means-tested bursary depends on family income and assets, not on how a child does in tests. At the Harrodian, a bursary can cover up to 100%Harrodian: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: Harrodian provides means-tested bursaries, offering financial support through fee reductions ranging from 10% to 100%, depending on a family’s financial circumstances.View the official source of fees. We could not confirm an income guide. Our bursaries guide explains how a means test usually works.

The school offers scholarships at 13+Harrodian: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: We currently provide internal awards, including Scholarships and Exhibitions, at both 13+ and 16+.View the official source and scholarships at 16+Harrodian: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The Harrodian School.The source says: We currently provide internal awards, including Scholarships and Exhibitions, at both 13+ and 16+.View the official source. We could not confirm which kinds of scholarship it offers, so ask the admissions team.

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: 11+ Open Morning (passed)

  2. Done: 11+ Open Morning (passed)

  3. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening (passed)

Source: The Harrodian School, checked

The school's autumn events this year were.

These had passed when we checked. Look on the school's website for future visits.

Official documents and sources

8 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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