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St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,026
Capacity
1,903
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.4, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 86% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Additionally, 76% of pupils progress to university, with 38% gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting a robust pathway for higher education. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 56%, there may be room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 19 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 56.4 | 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 56% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% 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%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 502 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.98705, -1.52528 · HG2 8JR
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137139
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.staidans.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aidan's Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
St Aidan's Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2022.
Is St Aidan's Church of England High School a good school?
St Aidan's Church of England High School scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 St Aidan's Church of England High School in GCSEs?
St Aidan's Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.4. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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