Harrogate High School, Harrogate
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Harrogate High School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil is known well by staff and supported to succeed. The school has significantly improved teaching quality and behaviour, with calm lessons and consistent expectations that help all pupils engage with their learning. Pupils particularly benefit from strong pastoral support, wellbeing provision including an LGBTQ+ club, and meaningful leadership opportunities that help them develop confidence and influence their school community.
Key Strengths
- Teaching has improved significantly with strong subject knowledge and effective use of questioning to identify gaps in understanding
- School has fostered an inclusive culture with well-established systems to support pupils with special educational needs and vulnerable learners
- Behaviour has improved notably through consistent expectations and strategic approaches, creating calm and orderly lessons
- Leaders have strengthened the PSHE curriculum with coherent planning from Year 7 to Year 11 and strong focus on wellbeing
- Attendance is improving with riorous monitoring and early intervention strategies for vulnerable pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attainment at key stage 4 remains below national standards, though improvements are underway
- Persistent absence is still declining more slowly for disadvantaged pupils compared to other groups
- Achievement across subjects at the end of key stage 4 requires continued focus and improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish club, gaming club, fitness club, LGBTQ+ club, pupil leadership opportunities, community projects, trips to careers conferences, The Brilliant Club
Harrogate High School provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has made significant improvements in teaching, behaviour, and attendance since the last inspection.
At a Glance
35.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
579 pupils
750 capacity
171 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harrogate
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,139
Applications
5,644
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Secondary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.19098%
Overall absence
31.13343%
Persistent absence
697
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Harrogate High School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Willow Tree Community Primary School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Coppice Valley Primary School
Starbeck Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Hookstone Chase Primary School
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