Rossett School

About Rossett School

Rossett School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 795 pupils on roll. It is part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 (2025/26). 22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.6% 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

795 / 1,418 (56%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 April 2025

Who 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.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

Staffing 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.

How 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

Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP

Phone

01423564444

Headteacher

Timothy Milburn

Website

http://www.rossettschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rossett School?

Rossett School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Rossett School have?

Rossett School has 795 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Rossett School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rossett School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 in 2025/26.

Is Rossett School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rossett School is part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Rossett School?

Rossett School is located at Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP.