Harrogate High School

A requires improvement academy converter school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harrogate High School.

Harrogate, HG14AP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
44.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ainsty Road
Harrogate, HG14AP
Phone
1423548800
Website
harrogatehighschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138190
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, HG1 4AP
Website
http://www.harrogatehighschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
720
Free School Meals
29.6% (213 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
720 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning First"

Courage Aspiration Respect Equality Self-control

Head Teacher's Message

Head of Academy Sukhraj Gill describes Harrogate High School’s CARES Values and Learning First motto, commitment to high-quality teaching, enrichment and strong community partnerships, and aims to develop confident, responsible young people.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After-school clubs

Sports

Sporting fixtures

Facilities

Learning Resources Centre Large performance space (Conference, Meetings and Performances) Drama studio Sports Centre (5 court) with bleacher seating Dance Studio Fields Pitches Baseball diamond MUGA pitch Astroturf pitch

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum Equity of opportunity to access aspirational curriculum Building cultural capital and curiosity Strong emphasis on personal development and wellbeing

SEND Provision

The Universal Offer, The Hub, The Bridge, and The Hive provide extra help to support learning and progression.

Admissions Criteria

Harrogate High School is part of Northern Star Academies Trust with its own admission authority; Years 7–11 admissions are coordinated by North Yorkshire Council. Admissions Policy for 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028; information for Out of Area Pupils.

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