The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.4
12.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 277 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,026
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Sian Dover (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary · 586m away
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Secondary · 586m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Oatlands Infant School
Primary · 978m away
Willow Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oatlands Community Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harrogate High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Harrogate Language Academy
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Aidan's Church of England High School a selective school?
No. St Aidan's Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Aidan's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Church of England High School?
St Aidan's Church of England High School currently has 2,026 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Church of England High School take?
St Aidan's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Aidan's Church of England High School?
St Aidan's Church of England High School is in Harrogate, HG2 8JR, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Aidan's Church of England High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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