John Lyon School Prep A GSG School
- John Lyon School Prep
91 Hindes Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 1RX - Head: Mrs Sonal Chatrath
- T 020 8515 9500
- F 020 8861 8861
- E [email protected]
- W www.johnlyon.org
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Harrow
- Pupils: 244
- Religion: Inter- / non- denominational
- Fees: £15,381 - £17,502 pa
- Open days: September to November: ‘Meet the Head of Prep’ open sessions - see school's website for more details.
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: The John Lyon School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Once primarily a local school, today the school’s minibus service has extended its catchment considerably, attracting pupils from as far as Stanmore, Wembley and Ealing. Parents here put education front and centre, and many sacrifice a good deal to give their children the best they can afford. Music strong, with ‘fun’ and chapel choir, orchestra, bands, concerts and two musicals annually, plus individual lessons. Reasonable amount of outdoor space on site for sport. But a…
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since January 2024, Sonal Chatrath, previously deputy head academic at Danes Hill School in Surrey, where she worked her way up from director of learning support via assistant deputy head academic. Before that, she was head of prep at Manor House School, also in Surrey. She says her aim is to enhance the school’s academic output, while maintaining the pastoral care and championing pursuits beyond the classroom. She is a firm advocate of a working partnership with parents and guardians through regular communication.
Entrance
Between 15 and 20 children admitted to nursery from 2, but most enter in reception, when about 70 apply for 30 places. Offers made on the basis of maturity – ‘Can they hold a pencil and colour in, communicate with adults and understand instructions?’ – and whether parents want what the school...
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