Harrogate Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arthurs Avenue Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 0DZ |
| Phone | 01423531127 |
| Reference Number | 136497 |
Harrogate Grammar School has been deemed outstanding in all areas during its first inspection under the Education Act. The school offers an exceptional educational experience with a robust curriculum that leads to high academic achievements across all subjects and year groups. Leaders prioritize personal development and foster a respectful environment where bullying is not tolerated. Pupils demonstrate high levels of engagement, articulate communication skills, and maturity as they prepare for further education and employment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2070 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.97%
Girls: 49.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 142 | 147 | 289 |
| 8 | 157 | 134 | 291 |
| 9 | 149 | 140 | 289 |
| 10 | 163 | 128 | 291 |
| 11 | 150 | 139 | 289 |
| 12 | 143 | 168 | 311 |
| 13 | 151 | 159 | 310 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Harrogate Grammar School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum that promotes deep knowledge and understanding.
- Outstanding academic performance across all subjects and year groups.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and respect in relationships.
- Effective teaching and assessment strategies.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities that develop pupils' skills.
- Supportive and respectful school environment.
- High-quality careers advice and successful progression to further education.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.62 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 24.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 275 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 168 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 39 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Rossett Acre Primary School
Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9PH |
0.41 miles |
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Western Primary School
Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0NA |
0.49 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Belford Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1JA |
0.58 miles |
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Oatlands Infant School
Hookstone Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8BT |
0.7 miles |
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Oatlands Community Junior School
Beechwood Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QP |
0.94 miles |
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Brackenfield School
128 Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE |
1 miles |
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Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Grove Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP |
1.33 miles |
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Coppice Valley Primary School
Knapping Hill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DN |
1.4 miles |
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Pannal Primary School
Pannal Green, Pannal, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1LH |
1.5 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Rise, North Yorkshire, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DP |
1.56 miles |
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Willow Tree Community Primary School
Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SG |
1.56 miles |
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St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP |
1.6 miles |
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Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3BA |
1.62 miles |
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New Park Primary Academy
Skipton Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3HF |
1.66 miles |
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Saltergate Junior School
Newby Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2TT |
1.7 miles |
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Saltergate Infant School
Newby Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2TT |
1.7 miles |
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Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT |
1.93 miles |
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Beckwithshaw Community Primary School
Church Row, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QW |
1.97 miles |
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Hookstone Chase Primary School
Hookstone Chase, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7DJ |
2.32 miles |
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Starbeck Primary Academy
High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LL |
2.41 miles |
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Rossett School
Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP |
0.53 miles |
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Ashville College
Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP |
0.67 miles |
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Harrogate Language Academy
8a Royal Parade, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ |
0.7 miles |
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Strive for Education
21 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PD |
0.79 miles |
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St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR |
0.91 miles |
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Harrogate Ladies' College
Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG |
0.94 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT |
1.17 miles |
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Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP |
1.52 miles |
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Springwater Academy
High Street, Starbeck, Springwater Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW |
2.41 miles |
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King James's School
King James Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8EB |
3.8 miles |
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The Forest School
Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ |
4.27 miles |