The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.74
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 795
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Timothy Milburn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Rossett School a selective school?
No. Rossett School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rossett School's Ofsted rating?
Rossett School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rossett School?
Rossett School currently has 795 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rossett School take?
Rossett School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rossett School?
Rossett School is in Harrogate, HG2 9JP, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rossett School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rossett School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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