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Rossett School
Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.6 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
795
Capacity
1,418
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 83% recommending the school, although only 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The percentage of pupils progressing to university stands at 65%, with 19% attending top-third universities, indicating a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 31% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (185 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
White Other4.8%
Black African3.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.97611, -1.55248 · HG2 9JP
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136896
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rossettschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rossett School rated by Ofsted?
Rossett School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Rossett School a good school?
Rossett School scores 45.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rossett School?
Based on 185 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rossett School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rossett School in GCSEs?
Rossett School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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