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Ofsted Requires Improvement
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Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 14 responses • 2.1% response rate
My child is happy at this school
78.6% positive
21.4% negative
My child feels safe at this school
100% positive
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
64.3% positive
21.4% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
71.5% positive
7.1% negative
My child does well at this school
85.7% positive
14.3% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 14 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
39.5
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
36.1
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.46
Progress 8
Below average
25.9%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
46.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
35.3% entered EBacc
11.5% achieved EBacc
139 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Reviews 3
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David B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2023
4.0
"Good facilities but some room for improvement"
My son is in Year 10 and has been doing well at Harrogate High. The facilities are great, especially the sports centre, but I feel that the school could do more to engage students who struggle with certain subjects. The Hub program seems to be helping, but it's not as effective as I'd like.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
R
Rebecca T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2023
5.0
"Harrogate High prepared my child for university"
My child graduated from Harrogate High a few years ago and went on to university. I'm so proud of what they achieved and I believe it's down to the excellent education and support they received at the school. The literacy program was especially effective in improving their writing skills.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 10, 2023
5.0
"Excellent school with caring staff"
My child has been at Harrogate High for a year now and I've seen a huge improvement in their confidence and academic performance. The school's CARES values are really put into practice by the staff, who are always willing to help. I'm so grateful to have found this school.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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