Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ
Inspected 9 March 2022
About Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate Grammar School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,070 pupils on roll. It is part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56 (2025/26). 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- North Yorkshire →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 2,070 / 2,100 (99%)
- Sixth Form
- Has a sixth form
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
- Admissions Policy
- Non-selective
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 9 March 2022
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.
Sixth form (Key Stage 5)
Where pupils go next
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ
- Phone
- 01423531127
- Headteacher
- Neil Renton
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Harrogate Grammar School?
- Harrogate Grammar School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
- How many pupils does Harrogate Grammar School have?
- Harrogate Grammar School has 2,070 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Harrogate Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
- Harrogate Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022).
- How does Harrogate Grammar School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Harrogate Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56 in 2025/26.
- Is Harrogate Grammar School part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Harrogate Grammar School is part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST.
- Where is Harrogate Grammar School?
- Harrogate Grammar School is located at Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ.
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