The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.6
15.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
18% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 61%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Fox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarrogate Language Academy
Miscellaneous · 457m away
Western Primary School
Primary · 727m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brackenfield School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
New Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Springwell Harrogate
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Harrogate Ladies' College?
Harrogate Ladies' College currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrogate Ladies' College take?
Harrogate Ladies' College caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Harrogate Ladies' College?
Harrogate Ladies' College is in Harrogate, HG1 2QG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrogate Ladies' College have a sixth form?
Yes, Harrogate Ladies' College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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