The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grove Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringwell Harrogate
Academy · Very close
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Primary · 629m away
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 782m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 826m away
Harrogate High School
Secondary · 917m away
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Harrogate Language Academy
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
Harrogate Ladies' College
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School take?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School is in Harrogate, HG1 5EP, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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