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Harrogate Grammar School

Academy converter · Harrogate · HG2 0DZ

Ages 11–18 · 2,081 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

56.1

Overall absence

8.2%

Admissions demand

1.28 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.44
−20+2
Attainment 856.1
English & maths grade 5+62%
English & maths grade 4+82%
EBacc entry68%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.2%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
6.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,468

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.28 · Competitive

1st preferences

369

Places offered

288

1st-preference offers

286

Total preferences (any rank)
882
Preferred offers (top 3)
288
Applications from outside LA
51
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

2,081 pupils · 2,100 places

Pupils on roll
2,081
Boys / girls
1,034 / 1,047
School capacity
2,100
Capacity fill
2,081 / 2,100 (99%)
Free school meals
11.3%
FSM pupils
163
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Red Kite Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Neil Renton

Location

Address
Arthurs Avenue
Postcode
HG2 0DZ
Town
Harrogate
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 2,081 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 11.3%.

Open schools in Harrogate
52
Secondary schools in Harrogate
6
Academies among open schools in Harrogate
60% (31)
Open schools in HG2
13
Secondary in HG2
4
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Secondary in North Yorkshire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Rossett School

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    Harrogate · HG2 9JP · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.3
    • P80.0
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence11.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • St John Fisher Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Harrogate · HG2 8PT · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.9
    • P80.6
    • EM5+69%
    • Absence8.4%

    1.2 miles away

  • Harrogate High School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Harrogate · HG1 4AP · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.1
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence12.3%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Neil Renton
Telephone
01423531127
Website
http://www.harrogategrammar.co.uk/

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