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Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.2 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,070
Capacity
2,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 12% of schools nationally, this secondary school excels in academic performance. A notable 85% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 68% secure grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. Additionally, 68% of pupils progress to university, with 32% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 9 March 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.6 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 69% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 280 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.98295, -1.54660 · HG2 0DZ
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136497
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.harrogategrammar.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harrogate Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Harrogate Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2022.
Is Harrogate Grammar School a good school?
Harrogate Grammar School scores 91.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harrogate Grammar School in GCSEs?
Harrogate Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.6. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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