The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 672
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sukhraj Gill (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Springwell Harrogate
Academy · 867m away
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Primary · 917m away
Willow Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Henshaws College
Special school · 1.2km away
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harrogate High School a selective school?
No. Harrogate High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harrogate High School's Ofsted rating?
Harrogate High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrogate High School?
Harrogate High School currently has 672 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrogate High School take?
Harrogate High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harrogate High School?
Harrogate High School is in Harrogate, HG1 4AP, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrogate High School have a sixth form?
No, Harrogate High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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