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Harrogate High School
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Harrogate High School
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Based on the inspection date: 25 April 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: The academic experiences that pupils receive continue to be mixed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils feel safe in school, but others worry about behaviour in lessons and social times.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not consistently check if pupils know or understand what has been taught.
Communication: Leaders do not consistently communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not consistently communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have an accurate view of the school and have taken steps to strengthen governance and appoint new leaders.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure staff are well trained in safeguarding and keep accurate records.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Some pupils truant from lessons, are disrespectful to staff and cause disruption.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a range of extracurricular activities including sports and pupil leadership.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive independent advice and guidance for careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with additional needs are supported well in lessons.
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Harrogate High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 720 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At the Sixth Form at Harrogate High School, you can continue (or start) your study.
The biggest and most exciting change to your education since advancing from primary school will occur when you enter the sixth form.
You will only be studying your favourite subjects, dressing professionally, playing an active part in the school and helping out younger students and employees, and having a good working relationship with the staff.
Your time in the sixth form will be one of the best in your academic career.
As a result, we are very enthusiastic to introduce our brand-new "Shaping My Future" curriculum, which will be crucial in assisting students in developing the abilities and attributes needed for the subsequent stage of their lives.
You can fully immerse yourself in the wide range of opportunities that are offered in the sixth form.
Keep in mind that you will only receive out of the Sixth Form what you put into it.
Put all of your effort into it; work hard; and achieve your goals.
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The biggest and most exciting change to your education since advancing from primary school will occur when you enter the sixth form.
You will only be studying your favourite subjects, dressing professionally, playing an active part in the school and helping out younger students and employees, and having a good working relationship with the staff.
Your time in the sixth form will be one of the best in your academic career.
As a result, we are very enthusiastic to introduce our brand-new "Shaping My Future" curriculum, which will be crucial in assisting students in developing the abilities and attributes needed for the subsequent stage of their lives.
You can fully immerse yourself in the wide range of opportunities that are offered in the sixth form.
Keep in mind that you will only receive out of the Sixth Form what you put into it.
Put all of your effort into it; work hard; and achieve your goals.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 19.3 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 18.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 33.63% | 29.91% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 48.23% | 42.94% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 25.76% | 24.96% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.47% | 10.85% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 17.14% | 15.44% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 3.07 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.89% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 123 | 143 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 82.02% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 30.23% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 30% | 29.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.77% | 10.23% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.09% | 11.5% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 17% | 5.17% | 3.6% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 36.9% | 32.72% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 50.31% | 45.21% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 24.97% | 24.83% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 14.68% | 12.95% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 18.69% | 17.1% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 3.25 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.53% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 33.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 28.47% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.6% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.17% | 11.16% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.72% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.26% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 6 | 33.28% | 29.21% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 47.56% | 43.31% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 25.09% | 25.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 13.42% | 11.42% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 18.51% | 16.43% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 3.17 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 88% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 53 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.38% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.32% | 33.36% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 34.5% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.47% | 8.46% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.03% | 11.17% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.53% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.06% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 1 | 32.9% | 29.13% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 7 | 45.54% | 42.54% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.23% | 24.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.08% | 11.27% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.67% | 15.94% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 3.08 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 74.78% | 84.83% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 68.09% | 73.85% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 25.63% | 28.37% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 34.19% | 31.42% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.25% | 9.09% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.78% | 5.92% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.59% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 31.9% | 29.46% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 44.92% | 43% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 24.62% | 25.2% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 16.32% | 14.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.94% | 16.2% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83.03% | 85.15% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 118 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 52.45% | 58.09% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 28.1% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 34.9% | 32.03% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.42% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.74% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.65% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.06% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.83 5 | 31.68 | 29.35 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.79 | 28.61 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.36% | 13.01% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 68 | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 25% | 56.73% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 56% | 25.36% | 20.98% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.41% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.53 2 | 31.49 | 28.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.33 15 | 30.45 | 28.79 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.38% | 13.3% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 36.05% | 31.75% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 18.75% | 15.79% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.13 | 29.4 | 26.72 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 | 32.06 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 17.41% | 12.6% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 42.15% | 36.47% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.65% | 6.36% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.24% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harrogate High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
