St Aidan's Church of England High School

A good academy converter school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Aidan's Church of England High School.

Harrogate, HG28JR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 86.2%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 May 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Oatlands Drive
Harrogate, HG28JR
Phone
1423885814
Website
staidans.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137139
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8JR
Website
http://www.staidans.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1,903 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,068
Free School Meals
5.8% (120 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (72 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
509 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
86.2 (+34.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
52.6 (+33.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
57.9 (+18.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.72 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
129 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
258
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,068 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Nutrition / Diet (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★★
(17 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
D&T Textiles Technology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life in all its fullness"

Wisdom Aspiration Learning Well Together Kindness

Living and learning according to the Church of England foundation with an ecumenical stance; welcomes students from all Christian denominations and from other major faiths.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Interform Competition Art Programme of Clubs Sport and PE Programme of Clubs Music Programme of Clubs Performing Arts / Dance Programme of Clubs

Facilities

3G football pitch Sports hall Gym Netball courts Fitness centre Chapel Dance studio Constance Green Hall

Curriculum Highlights

PSHE and Careers Education Extracurricular Clubs, Societies and Teams Subject-Linked Trips, Visits and Speakers Extended Enrichment Beyond the Curriculum

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes screening with The New Group Reading Test (NGRT) for Year 7 entrants, literacy intervention in WALK time, in‑class support for some KS3 students, formal exam access arrangements (e.g., extra time, readers, word processors or scribes) for GCSE/GCSE-equivalents, ASDAN options in KS4, individual transition arrangements for Sixth Form, and dedicated SENDCOs and support staff as detailed in the SEND policy and information reports.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 PAN is 250. Admissions 2026/2027 follow the published Admissions Policy (Policy 2026/27). applications are made via the Common Application Form (CAF) through North Yorkshire County Council (deadline 31 October 2025). For priority under categories 3, 4 or 5 a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is required. In-year admissions are processed under the 2025-26 policy with a separate SIF for priorities 3, 5 or 6. Waiting lists are maintained in order of the Admissions Policy. For queries, contact [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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