The Harrodian School
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The Harrodian School is an independent
day school in Barnes, Southwest London
. Formerly the site of Harrods
Sports Club, the original premises has been extended and converted for educational purposes. The school opened in September 1993 with just 65 pupils; by 2011 the roll had grown to 925.
with 65 pupils and 12 staff.
Until 1988 the site had been a clubhouse and sports ground for employees of Harrods
department store, and known as The Harrodian Club. While the store's owner Mohamed Al-Fayed
sold the grounds, he was not happy that the school took the name, and in fact challenged this in court.
Eliena Houstoun-Boswall was the founding headmistress, but in 1996 was sacked by her husband after her affair with a teacher became public. The publicity again prompted Harrods
to object to the school's perceived connection to them. She has gone on to found another independent school - Hampton Court House
.
By September 2010 the school had grown to 925 pupils and 120 members of staff.
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Independent school (UK)
An independent school is a school that is not financed through the taxation system by local or national government and is instead funded by private sources, predominantly in the form of tuition charges, gifts and long-term charitable endowments, and so is not subject to the conditions imposed by...
day school in Barnes, Southwest London
London
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. Formerly the site of Harrods
Harrods
Harrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air...
Sports Club, the original premises has been extended and converted for educational purposes. The school opened in September 1993 with just 65 pupils; by 2011 the roll had grown to 925.
History
The school was founded by Lady Eliena and Sir Alford Houstoun-Boswall of BlackadderHoustoun-Boswall Baronets
The Houstoun, later Houstoun-Boswall Baronetcy, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.The title was created on 19 July 1836 for General William Houstoun. The second Baronet was a Colonel in the Grenadier Guards. In 1847 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Boswall on...
with 65 pupils and 12 staff.
Until 1988 the site had been a clubhouse and sports ground for employees of Harrods
Harrods
Harrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air...
department store, and known as The Harrodian Club. While the store's owner Mohamed Al-Fayed
Mohamed Al-Fayed
Mohamed Abdel Moneim Al-Fayed is an Egyptian businessman and billionaire. Amongst his business interests are ownership of the English Premiership football team Fulham Football Club, Hôtel Ritz Paris and formerly Harrods Department Store, Knightsbridge...
sold the grounds, he was not happy that the school took the name, and in fact challenged this in court.
Eliena Houstoun-Boswall was the founding headmistress, but in 1996 was sacked by her husband after her affair with a teacher became public. The publicity again prompted Harrods
Harrods
Harrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air...
to object to the school's perceived connection to them. She has gone on to found another independent school - Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House is an 18th Century home built by the 2nd Earl Halifax, which now houses an independent school.-The School:The school currently takes boys and girls from Nursery to Year 11 . At present, Hampton Court House are exploring the possibility of opening a small, tutorial style Sixth...
.
By September 2010 the school had grown to 925 pupils and 120 members of staff.
Notable former pupils
- Robert PattinsonRobert PattinsonRobert Douglas Thomas Pattinson is an English actor, model, musician, and producer. Born and raised in London, Pattinson started out his career by playing the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
, actor - Tom SturridgeTom SturridgeThomas Sidney Jerome "Tom" Sturridge is an English actor best known for his work in Being Julia, Like Minds, and The Boat That Rocked. As of September 2010, he was filming a role in Walter Salles's highly anticipated film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's On the Road.-Personal life:Sturridge was born...
, actor - George MacKayGeorge MackayGeorge Mackay or Mckay may refer to:* George Leslie Mackay, Canadian missionary*George MacKay , Canadian rower* George Chisholm MacKay, Canadian World War I pilot...
, actor - Jack WhitehallJack WhitehallJack Peter Benedict Whitehall is an English comedian, television presenter and actor, best known for hosting the E4 show Big Brother's Big Mouth in 2008, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth in January 2009, and the Channel 4 topical entertainment show the TNT Show.-Early life:Whitehall was born in...
, comedian and actor - Will PoulterWill PoulterWilliam Jack Poulter is an English actor, most notable for his roles as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow, and as Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.-Career:...
, actor - Jack HarriesJack Harries-Career:Harries appeared in Perfect Parents starring Christopher Eccleston in 2006 as 'Ed's Boy'. From 2008–2010, Harries has been starring in School of Comedy playing many roles and has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival with the show....
, actor - Caggie Dunlop, Star of E4 Reality Series 'Made In Chelsea'
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External links
- Official school website
- Ofsted page
- Achievement and attainment tables 2008 at the DCSFDepartment for Children, Schools and FamiliesThe Department for Children, Schools and Families was a department of the UK government, between 2007 and 2010, responsible for issues affecting people in England up to the age of 19, including child protection and education...
- League Table entry at the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
- Directory entry