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Nidderdale High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Ms Kath Jordan (Headteacher)
corporate_fareMOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
location_onHarrogate, HG3 5HL
language Visit Website phone 01423711246
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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

404

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Attainment 8

39.2

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GCSE Rank

#37 in North Yorkshire

#3,026 of 4,024 nationally

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Nidderdale High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Harrogate, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Nidderdale High School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 404 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2, placing the school #37 in North Yorkshire and #3,026 of 4,024 nationally. 23.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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 Expected standard, personal development Expected standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026
Attainment 8 Score

39.2

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

23.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

49.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.2%
5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)46.80%
Triple Science Entry27.30%
EBacc Slot Score11.5 / 30
2025
Attainment 8 Score

41.8

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

30.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.2%
Entering EBacc29.20%
EBacc APS3.63
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

35.40%

Entering EBacc16.50%
EBacc APS3.45
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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

92.4%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77.2%
Apprenticeships7.6%
Employment7.6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5.1%
2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%
Apprenticeships8%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment7%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%
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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology
YearSecondary Overall (Nat)LA RankGCSE AttainmentProgress 8 Rank
2026 #2,691 / 4,024 #35 #3,026 #1
2025 #2,786 / 3,948 #37 #2,562 #1
2024 #2,189 / 4,450 #31 #2,557 #1,931

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
S5 Inspection REIF Report Card
Report Card
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Curriculum & Teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Needs attention
Attendance & Behaviour
Expected standard
Personal Development
Expected standard
Inclusion
Expected standard
Leadership & Governance
Expected standard
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S5 Inspection EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
Latest Ungraded: School remains Good
None EIF
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement

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