Schools in Harrogate
Harrogate has 45 schools: 36 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 85% of the 40 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, St Aidan's Church of England High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (59.4 in 2026). Among primary schools, Beckwithshaw Community Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (91% in 2025).
- 50 schools
- 9 secondary
- 36 primary
Secondary Schools in Harrogate
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Aidan's Church of England High School | Expected standard | 59.4 (2026) | +0.72 (2024) | 1,966 |
| 2 | Harrogate Grammar School | Expected standard | 56.0 (2026) | +0.44 (2024) | 2,081 |
| 3 | St John Fisher Catholic Academy | Good | 52.6 (2026) | +0.59 (2024) | 1,250 |
| 4 | Rossett School | Good | 47.2 (2026) | +0.03 (2024) | 785 |
| 5 | Harrogate High School | Needs attention | 39.5 (2026) | -0.46 (2024) | 579 |
| 6 | Nidderdale High School | Needs attention | 39.2 (2026) | -0.15 (2024) | 404 |
| 7 | Forest Moor School | Good | – | – | 128 |
| 8 | Harrogate Language Academy | – | – | – | – |
| 9 | Springwater Academy | Good | – | – | 145 |
Primary Schools in Harrogate
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.