Harrogate High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Address | Ainsty Road, HG1 4AP |
| School Website | www.harrogatehighschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1423548800 |
| URN | 138190 |
School Census
| Total | 724 |
| Girls/Boys | 367/357 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 201 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 15/05/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 40.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 35.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.08 |
| Progress 8 | -0.46 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 | -0.67 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.1 |
| Progress 8 | -0.6 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 352 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 288 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 210 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As first preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ainsty Road, , HG1 4AP
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grove Road, , HG1 5EP