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Belmont Grosvenor School, Harrogate

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 0–11

Belmont Grosvenor School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 11 in Harrogate. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Belmont Grosvenor School in detail

Belmont Grosvenor School in its own words

In its own words: "Children thrive at Belmont Grosvenor School because they are nurtured and challenged, surrounded by understanding, stimulation and a shared ambition for educational progress. We put a child’s happiness, academic development and well-being at the heart of everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are extremely proud of our Early Years setting at Belmont Grosvenor where children embark on a journey of discovery and exploration to strive to thrive before five ."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, swimming, running, yoga and ballet.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 4 December 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)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Belmont Grosvenor School are Brackenfield School (4.1 miles); Duchy College (4.4 miles); and Ashville College (5.3 miles, selective).

Brackenfield SchoolDuchy CollegeAshville College

Who goes there

In 2026, 26 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Belmont Grosvenor School.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Sian de Gracia
Pupils:121
LA:North Yorkshire
Phone:01423771029
Address:Swarcliffe Hall, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:3 December 1957

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    27 February 2026

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  • Routine Inspection

    10 June 2025

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    14 September 2022

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    14 November 2017

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  • Intermediate (EYFS)

    11 November 2014

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  • Standard

    1 January 2011

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URN:121746
UKPRN:10018878
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Skipton and Ripon
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 1 nearby school

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Keep up with Belmont Grosvenor School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Post Office (opp)
512m · 8 min walk
Fountains Bent (opp)
581m · 9 min walk
Elton Bank Top (NW-bound)
683m · 11 min walk
Broomfield (W-bound)
985m · 16 min walk
Ross Bridge (E-bound)
1.0km · 17 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

41%

Available places

121 pupils

294 places

173 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,262
Projected new pupils:227

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrogate

Across North Yorkshire council

Low demand council-wide0.79 applications per place

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

26

SEN Support

3

EHC Plans

24.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

121

Total Pupils

71

Boys

50

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Belmont Grosvenor School

When was Belmont Grosvenor School last inspected?

Belmont Grosvenor School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.

How many pupils go to Belmont Grosvenor School?

Belmont Grosvenor School has around 121 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Belmont Grosvenor School?

Belmont Grosvenor School 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.

How many road collisions happen near Belmont Grosvenor School?

No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Belmont Grosvenor School?

Belmont Grosvenor School is at Swarcliffe Hall, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2JG.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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