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Harrogate High School

State school · Harrogate, HG1 4AP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 720 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
720 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Sukhraj Gill

Entrance

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

Willow Tree Community Primary School 23 %
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School 20 %
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School 11 %
Coppice Valley Primary School 8 %
Starbeck Primary Academy 7 %
Woodfield Primary School 6 %
OtherUnkn 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
New Park Primary Academy 6 %
Saltergate Junior School 5 %
Hookstone Chase Primary School 5 %
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
46%
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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
43
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

720
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: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Ainsty Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 4AP
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Telephone: 01423 548800

Email: [email protected]

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

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Harrogate High School Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP
720 Pupil numbers
28 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
43 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
46%
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
36.10
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)

-0.46 Score Below average
≈ 18% 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 43 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Harrogate High 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.

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

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: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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