Is Harrogate Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harrogate Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Harrogate Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 56 (England: 46.2). 63.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Harrogate Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Harrogate Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harrogate Grammar School

Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0DZ

Local ranking10th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

2100

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 56.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 63.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 82.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 289

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 56.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 28.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

37.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

307

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 24.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.4
16-18 Cohort: 621

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 2070
Boys: 1034 (50%)
Girls: 1047 (50%)
Capacity: 2100 (99% full)
SEND: 19.0%
FSM Eligible: 10.4%
EAL: 5.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 112.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,583/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.8%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Asian Chinese: 1.6%
Black African: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.1%

84.8%

White British

3.5%

White Other

2.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01423531127

mail@hgs.rklt.co.uk

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Arthurs Avenue

Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 136497
UKPRN: 10033020
Establishment No.: 4200
Trust: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST

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