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Nidderdale High School
Low Wath Road, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5HL, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.6 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
395
Capacity
425
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 71% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, though some areas may benefit from further improvement.
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Last inspected: 18 December 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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54.08940, -1.77179 · HG3 5HL
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149987
School typeAcademy converter
Websitenidderdalehighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Nidderdale High School rated by Ofsted?
Nidderdale High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 December 2012.
Is Nidderdale High School a good school?
Nidderdale High School scores 29.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Nidderdale High School in GCSEs?
Nidderdale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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