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Harrogate secondary schools serve a spa town known for strong academic traditions and a mix of independent and state options. Harrogate Ladies' College, Harrogate Grammar School, and St Aidan's Church of England High School are among the highest-performing schools, with an average EBacc APS score of 4 compared to England's 4%. With 8 secondary schools serving the area, families across Harrogate, Knaresborough, Starbeck, and Pannal have access to diverse educational pathways. 67% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Use the search filters to compare schools by Ofsted rating or explore the map to see secondary options near you.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Harrogate Ladies' College and Highfield Prep School | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Ashville College | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Harrogate Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St John Fisher Catholic Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Harrogate High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Aidan's Church of England High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Nidderdale High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Rossett School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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