John Lyon’s ‘A Monster Calls’
The Drama department’s latest production, ‘A Monster Calls’, based on the novel by Patrick Ness, delved into the intricate relationships between people
Winners of the Young Art competition at the Royal College of Art
Last year in December, pupils from Reception to Year 6 poured their creativity into producing artwork to submit for the Young Art annual exhibition
John Lyon Sixth Form becomes co-ed from September 2025
After proudly welcoming girls and therefore becoming co-educational in the Senior School in 2021 from Year 7 entry, and with girls moving up the Year groups and joining us at 11+ and 13+, we are delighted to announce that our 16+ entry point to Sixth Form will also become co-ed earlier than planned and ahead of schedule due to the success of our co-ed strategy.
University Fair
On Friday 23 February our John Lyon pupils in Years 10, 11 and Lower Sixth, as well as over 450 pupils in total from a number of local state schools we invited to our campus, enjoyed our annual Universities Fair.
Prep’s Solo Concert
This terms Solo's Concert at John Lyon Prep had an amazing turn out, with so many talented performers from Year 2 to Year 6.
OL gives positive affirmation to new parents applicants
It was wonderful seeing Adam (OL 2020) return to John Lyon! Adam delivered a speech at our Offer Holder Event where parents of all 11+ and 13+ applicants have an opportunity to see the school in action before they accept their offer.
Success for Lyonians at the 2024 British Biology Olympiad
Congratulations to all John Lyon Sixth Form students who participated in this year’s highly prestigious British Biology Olympiad.
OL delivers Goldhawk talk on ‘Identity’
Paula Riordan (OL 1990) was invited to deliver a Goldhawk talk to the Lower and Upper Sixth Form students about 'identity' during our Diversity Week.
Musician of the Year
Our 2024 Musician of the Year showcased a variety of fantastic instrumental and vocal performances, wowing our guest judge Mr Alex Caldon.
Speakers share perspectives on “How” at this year’s Talks-on-the-Hill
Once again, this year’s Talks-on-the-Hill event, held on 8 February, was a great success.
10 years on… Class of 2014
On Friday 2 February, the Class of 2014 came back to John Lyon for their 10-year reunion, and for many it was the first time being back since they left; through excited eyes they looked around at what was the same and what had changed.
Year 1 Visit to the London Transport Museum
Year 1 had a fantastic time visiting London on the tube.
John Lyon’s Claymation Club
In Claymation club focuses on experimentation and exploration. We look at and discuss the 12 principles of animation while trying out different stop motion techniques and character creation.
Pupils enjoy the best of sport at Vitality Netball Nations Cup
On Sunday 21 January, girls from Year 7, 8 and 9 together with staff enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity watching first-class international women’s netball at Wembley OVO arena at this year's Vitality Netball Nations Cup.
Little Lyon’s Under the Sea Day
Our Little Lyons children in Nursery and Reception thoroughly enjoyed 'Under the Sea' day.
Welcome, Mrs Sonal Chatrath!
We are delighted to officially welcome Mrs Sonal Chatrath as our new Head of Prep at John Lyon School.
Autumn 2023 issue of The Lyonian – out now!
Our termly newsletter, The Lyonian, is out now! The autumn 2023 issue is available to read here:
School trip to Watford Palace Theatre
The children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 went on their autumn School trip to Watford Palace Theatre to watch the pantomime of Cinderella.
John Lyon School hosts third TEDx event with pupil speakers
On Thursday 30 November, John Lyon School’s third TEDx event – titled TEDxJohnLyonSchool – saw pupils and subject experts explore diverse and complex topics at the School’s Harrow-on-the-Hill campus.
Prep School takes on John Lyon School identity
We are delighted to announce that from January 2024, we will come ever closer under one clear John Lyon School masterbrand. From this point, our single John Lyon School name and logo will be used to represent us at all levels and all of our sites, including our Prep School on Hindes Road, our Senior School on Middle Road and our Sudbury Fields on Sudbury Hill.