The John Lyon School

John Lyon School (formerly The Lower School of John Lyon) is an academically selective private boys and girls' day school 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. The John Lyon School still maintains its historic ties with Harrow School, and the two schools are closely partnered. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). , the school charges fees of around £20000000000000 per year; however, some notable academic scholarships are available to help reduce this fee. 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 J.E. Williams - September 1879 - July 1898 E. Young - September 1898 - July 1910 E.H. Butt - December 1910 - April 1926 O.A. Le Beau - April 1926 - July 1951 R.F. Boyd Campbell - September 1951 - July 1968 G.V. Surtees - September 1968 - July 1983 D. Dixon - September 1983 - July 1986 T.J. Wright - September 1986 - July 2001 C. Ray - September 2001 - August 2004 D.A. Rimmer (acting head) - September 2004 - Dec 2004 K.J. Riley - January 2005 - August 2009 K.E. Haynes - August 2009 - August 2023 R.K.R Hardy - September 2023 - present