What is the name of the school of witchcraft attended by Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling’s books?

Harry Potter attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in J.K. Rowling’s books. The boarding school is located in Scotland and educates young witches and wizards from Britain and Ireland.

Hogwarts was founded by Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. The founders divided students into four houses, each associated with one founder’s values and traditions.

Students typically begin at age eleven and study subjects such as Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, Herbology, and Defence Against the Dark Arts. The school year includes house points, examinations, and the annual Sorting ceremony.

The castle is protected by enchantments and is difficult for Muggles to locate. Rowling has described Hogwarts as a place hidden from ordinary society, while its changing staircases, portraits, ghosts, and grounds make it one of the series’ most recognizable settings.