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The John Lyon School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The John Lyon School is an other independent not applicable school in Harrow-on-the-Hill, Harrow , serving pupils aged 2-18, with 832 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-18

Age range

832

Pupils

900

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

The John Lyon School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The John Lyon School?

The catchment area for The John Lyon School is the geographic zone Harrow uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Harrow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The John Lyon School is set by Harrow and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Harrow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Harrow catchment area documents →

The John Lyon School: 900 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

The John Lyon School has a published admission number of 900 places. 832 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 900, Harrow's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Harrow publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Harrow school admissions →

The John Lyon School: School Information

Full address
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN
Local authority
Harrow
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-18 years
DfE URN
102247

Other Not applicable Schools in Harrow-on-the-Hill

If The John Lyon School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Harrow-on-the-Hill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The John Lyon School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The John Lyon School

What is the catchment area for The John Lyon School?

The catchment area for The John Lyon School is the geographic zone Harrow uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Harrow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The John Lyon School oversubscribed?

The John Lyon School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The John Lyon School?

Admission to The John Lyon School is managed by Harrow. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The John Lyon School cover?

The John Lyon School is a not applicable school in Harrow-on-the-Hill, Harrow, serving pupils aged 2-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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