The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.6
12.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 284 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,070
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Renton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Harrogate Grammar School a selective school?
No. Harrogate Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harrogate Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Harrogate Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrogate Grammar School?
Harrogate Grammar School currently has 2,070 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrogate Grammar School take?
Harrogate Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harrogate Grammar School?
Harrogate Grammar School is in Harrogate, HG2 0DZ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrogate Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Harrogate Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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