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John Lyon School
Logo as used from 2023
Address
Map
Middle Road

Harrow on the Hill
,
Greater London
,
HA2 0HN

England
Coordinates51°34′15″N 0°20′38″W / 51.5709°N 0.3438°W / 51.5709; -0.3438
Information
TypePublic School
Private Day School
MottoLatin: Stet Fortuna Domus
("May the fortune of the house stand")
Established1876
FoundersThe Governors of Harrow School
Local authorityLondon Borough of Harrow
Department for Education URN102247 Tables
Chair of GovernorsGiles Goodfellow[1]
HeadRose Hardy
Deputy HeadAndy Sims
Head of PrepSonal Chatrath
Staff150 (approx.)
GenderUnisex
Age3 to 18
Enrolment860 (approx.)
Houses  Butler
  Moore
  Norwood
  Vaughan
Colour(s)Blue,Gold   
Publication'The Lyonian'

'The Standard'

'STEAM into the Future'
Former pupilsOld Lyonians
BadgesRampant Lion
Websitehttps://www.johnlyon.org/

John Lyon School (formerly The Lower School of John Lyon) is an academically selective private day school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18 in Harrow on the Hill, Greater London, England.

The school was founded in 1876, by the Governors of Harrow School for the education of local boys, in keeping with the belated wishes of John Lyon, Harrow School's founder. The school is a successor to the 'English Form' established in 1853, to educate local scholars. John Lyon School still maintains its historic ties with Harrow School, and the two schools are closely partnered. Until September 2021, it was a boys' school, becoming a mixed school for new pupils aged 11 and ending its single-sex school status at this time. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). As of 2023, the school charges fees of around £20,000 per year; however, some academic scholarships are available to help reduce this fee.

Until 2020, John Lyon was an 11 to 18 senior independent HMC boys' day school in Harrow-on-the-Hill. In 2020, John Lyon amalgamated with what was then called Quainton Hall Prep, located in central Harrow, to become an all-through School.[2] The School became co-educational and welcomed their first cohort of girls in September 2021.[3] From January 2024, Quainton Hall was rebranded as the Prep School of John Lyon.[4]

John Lyon's Senior School campus on Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill

Structure and curriculum

The governing body of Harrow School retains some control of the John Lyon School; most responsibilities, however, are delegated to a John Lyon board of governors (officially styled Committee of Management). A number of Harrow governors serve on this committee, alongside co-opted governors. Unlike many previous governing bodies in British schools, there is no academic staff involvement in overall school government.

Heads

Notable alumni

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Notable staff and governors

The Old Lyonian Association represents the school's alumni (Old Lyonians).

References

  1. ^ "The John Lyon School | About JLS | Governors". Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ "John Lyon and Quainton Hall unite to offer all-through education". John Lyon. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  3. ^ "New John Lyon girls reflect on their first days at school". John Lyon. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Prep School takes on John Lyon School identity". John Lyon. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  5. ^ Francis Bennion Archived 17 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Francis Bennion. Retrieved on 2012-06-07.
  6. ^ Burrell, M. (2013). Lighter Touches 1983-1991. In: Burrell, M John Lyon's Dream. Huntingdon: Almyrida Publications. 142.
  7. ^ a b "John Lyon School | North West London Independent Day School". johnlyon.org. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011.
  8. ^ "LS PROGRAMME FOR ÉLITE ATHLETES IS NATIONAL FIRST" (PDF). The Standard. John Lyon School. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 March 2012.
  9. ^ "Speech Evening 2005" (PDF). The Standard. John Lyon School. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2012.
  10. ^ "John Lyon School | North West London Independent Day School". johnlyon.org. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
  11. ^ "Colin Sorensen". The Daily Telegraph. London. 21 August 2001.
  12. ^ Mittaldate, Div (12 August 2011). "Professor Paul Wilkinson". The Daily Telegraph. London.
  13. ^ "Meet the Chairman of Governors" (PDF). The Standard. John Lyon School. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011.
  14. ^ "Peploe completes Berkshire move". BBC News. 16 April 2009.
  15. ^ "The Old Lyonian Association - Error". oldlyonians.org. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012.
  16. ^ Green Metropolis. Green Metropolis. Retrieved on 2012-06-07.

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