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St Aidan's Church of England High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Sian Dover (Headteacher)

corporate_fareYORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onHarrogate, HG2 8JR

language Visit Website phone 01423885814

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

2,003

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Attainment 8

59.4

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GCSE Rank

#5 in North Yorkshire

#347 of 4,024 nationally

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St Aidan's Church of England High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Harrogate, serving ages 11-18. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Aidan's Church of England High School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 1,966 pupils on roll, of whom 7% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.4, placing the school #5 in North Yorkshire and #347 of 4,024 nationally. 73.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 36.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 37 A-level subjects. 55.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 29.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

59.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

73.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

87.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)36.9%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)87.40%

Triple Science Entry62.50%

EBacc Slot Score17.8 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

56.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

67.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

86.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)33.6%

Entering EBacc56.40%

EBacc APS4.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

73.10%

Entering EBacc71.50%

EBacc APS5.24

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS5.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.65

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS5.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS5.48

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

96.8%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95.7%

Apprenticeships0.4%

Employment0.8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0.8%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

422

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.4%

Achieving A*–A29.9%

Achieving A*–B55.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered37

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

433

Retention rate95.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

449

Retention rate95.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

479

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#226 / 4,024	#4	#347	#1	—	—	—
2025	#302 / 3,948	#4	#492	#1	#764	—	—
2024	#210 / 4,450	#4	#428	#264	#385	—	—
2023	#214 / 4,321	#5	#332	#452	—	—	—
2022	#152 / 4,199	#4	#332	#339	—	—	—
2019	#301 / 2,711	#4	#285	#436	—	—	—
2018	#133 / 2,537	#2	#211	#129	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 April 2026

Inspection Report

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19 May 2022

Inspection Report

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28 September 2021

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2026-04-28

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Expected standard

Achievement

Strong standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Strong standard

Personal Development

Strong standard

Inclusion

Expected standard

Leadership & Governance

Expected standard

Post-16 Provision

Expected standard

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2022-05-19

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2021-09-28

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Inadequate

verified_user Safeguarding: Not Met

2006-10-17

Section 5 RTI (Sep06 - Aug07) Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,026 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,026	19	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,033	10	0.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,056	14	0.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,068	12	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,074	24	1.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,001	31	1.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,003	29	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,005	20	1.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,974	5	0.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,990	14	0.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,997	10	0.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,992	14	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,995	6	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,999	14	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,972	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,972	25	1.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,977	31	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,965	15	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,974	16	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,980	27	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,943	13	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,950	16	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,961	10	0.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,903	6	0.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,913	15	0.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,930	19	1.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 65 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 60 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

85%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

84%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree29%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

not applicable86%

Neither agree nor disagree16%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree4%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree41%

agree33%

Neither agree nor disagree16%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree44%

agree33%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree43%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree33%

agree28%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable18%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree30%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

Neither agree nor disagree12%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Skipton Girls' High School

Ermysted's Grammar School

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