Ashville College, Harrogate
Ashville College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Harrogate. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ashville College in detail
Ashville College in its own words
In its own words: "The pioneering and ambitious spirit, which has seen Ashville flourish for its first 150 years, inspires us to be creative and innovative for the next stage of its life. In 2027 we will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ashville. Further information regarding how we will be celebrating this remarkable milestone will be released shortly."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Under the visionary leadership of Rhiannon Wilkinson, the 'new' Ashville is growing and it is successfully implementing an exciting campus masterplan. Rhiannon draws upon an extensive and varied teaching career. She has held four Headships, one internationally and three in the UK including both independent schools in Harrogate."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 24 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ashville College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Ashville College are Brackenfield School (1.4 miles), Duchy College (1.5 miles) and Belmont Grosvenor School (5.3 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 84 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 210 pupils (26.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hornbeam Park Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Yew Tree Gardens (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ashville College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 46 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 November 2019
Short Visit
10 October 2017
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 March 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
28 March 2017
About
Ashville College is a co-educational independent school for both day and boarding pupils aged 2–18 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ashville College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Ashville College
Ashville drama students scoop top performers’ award with starring role at Edinburgh Fringe
4 Sep 2026
A New Sixth Form Experience in Harrogate for Ashville’s GCSE Class of 2026 Celebrating Top Grades
20 Aug 2026
Ashville pupils take centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe as they debut with home-grown rock musical
17 Aug 2026
On top of the world! Ashville A Level pupils celebrate future-ready global opportunities … from sought-after apprenticeships with ‘the Big 4’, to prestigious universities spanning the UK, USA and...
13 Aug 2026
A woman in a floral shirt smiles at the camera in the foreground, while a blurred background shows an event with an AWS logo and lights.
24 Jun 2026
A man stands in front of a projector screen displaying "Introducing Mr Mike Dawson" and an image of a soccer player, while holding a soccer jersey with "Dawson 5" on the back, with soccer cleats and...
8 May 2026
From Ashville College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Ashville College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ashville College.
- Sporting Influence Activity CampsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rossett Sports Centre TslAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
797 pupils
895 places
98 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrogate
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
210
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
26.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
797
Total Pupils
437
Boys
360
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Ashville College
What are GCSE results like at Ashville College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ashville College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Ashville College last inspected?
Ashville College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to Ashville College?
Ashville College has around 797 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ashville College?
Ashville College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Ashville College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Sporting Influence Activity Camps (registered, not yet graded) and Rossett Sports Centre Tsl (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ashville College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashville College?
Ashville College is at Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)