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Nidderdale High School

Academy converter · Harrogate · HG3 5HL

Ages 11–16 · 404 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

41.5

Overall absence

11.5%

Admissions demand

0.94 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • 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 8-0.15
−20+2
Attainment 841.5
English & maths grade 5+35%
English & maths grade 4+52%
EBacc entry17%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.5%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
9.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.6%
Enrolments in measure
417

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

0.94 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

72

Places offered

77

1st-preference offers

71

Total preferences (any rank)
158
Preferred offers (top 3)
77
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
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 fill95%

404 pupils · 425 places

Pupils on roll
404
Boys / girls
229 / 175
School capacity
425
Capacity fill
404 / 425 (95%)
Free school meals
21%
FSM pupils
85
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Moorlands Learning Trust
Headteacher
Ms Kath Jordan

Location

Address
Low Wath Road, Pateley Bridge
Postcode
HG3 5HL
Town
Harrogate
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 11–16, in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 404 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21%.

Open schools in Harrogate
52
Secondary schools in Harrogate
6
Academies among open schools in Harrogate
60% (31)
Open schools in HG3
24
Secondary in HG3
1
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.

Compare with theseAll in HarrogateNear HG3

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Kath Jordan
Telephone
01423711246
Website
http://nidderdalehighschool.co.uk

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