Harrogate High School
URN: 138190 • Harrogate HG1 4AP
Overview
- Name
- Harrogate High School
- URN
- 138190
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sukhraj Gill (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01423548800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ainsty Road, Harrogate HG1 4AP
Summary
Harrogate High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 672 students and a capacity of 750. The school prioritises a learning-first ethos, encapsulated in its CARES values: Courage, Aspiration, Respect, Equality, and Self-Control. These principles guide the school’s approach to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for all students.
The curriculum at Harrogate High is designed to empower students, with a strong emphasis on literacy as a foundation for academic success. Various support programs, including The Universal Offer, The Hub, The Bridge, and The Hive, are in place to help students stay engaged and make progress alongside their peers. The school also hosts events such as residential trips and parent meetings to encourage community involvement and enhance the educational experience.
Harrogate High School is committed to continual improvement and strives to provide an excellent learning environment. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student feels confident and valued, preparing them for success in modern Britain. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Harrogate High is designed to empower students, with a strong emphasis on literacy as a foundation for academic success. Various support programs, including The Universal Offer, The Hub, The Bridge, and The Hive, are in place to help students stay engaged and make progress alongside their peers. The school also hosts events such as residential trips and parent meetings to encourage community involvement and enhance the educational experience.
Harrogate High School is committed to continual improvement and strives to provide an excellent learning environment. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student feels confident and valued, preparing them for success in modern Britain. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Seneca (sen)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- School calendar (calendar)
- 13 Oct Yr 7 settling (calendar)
- 27 Oct Half Term Bre (calendar)
- 16 Oct Yr 7 Restart (calendar)
- 22 Oct PTA Halloween (calendar)
- 21 Oct Extra Open Ev (calendar)
- 14 Oct Student Leade (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Harrogate Grammar School (79.5)
- St John Fisher Catholic High School (76.8)
- Harrogate Grammar School (70.2)
- Rossett School (70.2)
- St Aidan's Church of England High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 672
- Boys
- 321
- Girls
- 351
- FSM %
- 32.00
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 672 | 321 | 351 | 750 | 32.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 720 | 353 | 367 | 750 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 693 | 331 | 362 | 750 | 27.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 693 | 331 | 362 | 750 | 27.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 666 | 325 | 341 | 750 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 629 | 295 | 334 | 750 | 20.80 |
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