Orley Farm School
Independent co-educational prep school in Harrow, founded in 1850 and celebrating 175 years. Open day 15 May 2026.
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Independent co-ed prep school in Harrow for ages 4–13.
- Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–13.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
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Recent coverage
Orley Farm School achieved outstanding academic results in 2024, with 98% of its Year 6 pupils meeting or exceeding national expectations in reading, writing, and maths assessments. Additionally, the school recently completed the opening of a new Performing Arts Centre in early 2025, enhancing its extracurricular offerings. The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in 2024 rated Orley Farm as "Excellent" in all areas, highlighting strong pastoral care and academic progress.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TBC | 7 Nov 2024 | 7 Feb 2025 | Tbc |
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Jan 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
“While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results.”
Latest resultsThis is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more. Teaching & learning 10:1 Pupil to...
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Wellbeing
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Inspection
Isi — 18 Jun 2024
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2026-27
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What kind of child is Orley Farm School best for?+
Independent co-ed prep school in Harrow for ages 4–13.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at pa@orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk or phone on 0208 869 7600. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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