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Harrogate Grammar School

State school · Harrogate, HG2 0DZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,097 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,097 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Neil Renton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Western Primary School 19 %
Rossett Acre Primary School 16 %
Oatlands Community Junior School 11 %
Pannal Primary School 9 %
Unknown 7 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 6 %
North Rigton Church of England Primary School 3 %
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School 3 %
Saltergate Junior School 3 %
Willow Tree Community Primary School 3 %
Birstwith Church of England Primary School 2 %
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School 2 %
All Saints Church of England School 2 %
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School 2 %
Follifoot Church of England Primary School 1 %
Coppice Valley Primary School 1 %
Killinghall Church of England Primary School 1 %
New Park Primary Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
36.10
LA avg.
35.64
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
112
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,097
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Arthurs Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 0DZ
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Telephone: 01423 531127

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.harrogategrammar.co.uk

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ
2,097 Pupil numbers
8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
112 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.10
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.44 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 272 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 279 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 259 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 276 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 141 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
24%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.10
LA avg.
35.64
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 10 B
Sociology GCE A level 67 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 20 B
Psychology GCE A level 102 B
Physics GCE A level 50 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 18 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 105 A
History GCE A level 26 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 16 B
German GCE A level 9 A
Geography GCE A level 59 B
French GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 32 B
English Language GCE A level 26 B
Economics GCE A level 59 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 18 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 19 B
Chemistry GCE A level 46 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 45 B
Biology GCE A level 65 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 22 A
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 19 B
Art and Design GCE A level 21 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 15 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Harrogate Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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