Best Sixth Forms in Harrogate 2025 | A-Level Results & University Success | FindMySchool

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Harrogate Area

Harrogate sixth form schools achieve 27% of students attaining A*/A grades at A-Level, above the England average of 24%, with 53% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. Ashville College, St Aidan's Church of England High School, and St John Fisher Catholic Academy are among the top-performing options, offering strong academic pathways for university preparation. With 80% of sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding, students across Harrogate benefit from a mix of independent and state sixth forms that support advanced study. The town's strong A-Level results reflect a commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for competitive university courses. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Harrogate

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Harrogate27%

vs

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Harrogate53%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Harrogate#1526

vs

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Harrogate80%

vs

England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Harrogate

27%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Harrogate

53%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Harrogate

#1526vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Harrogate

80%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Harrogate

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Harrogate

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Harrogate Ladies' College and Highfield Prep School	Independent	All-through	2-18 years	Girls	None	Not inspected by Ofsted

Harrogate Ladies' College and Highfield Prep School

Independent • All-through • 2-18 years

#5

Gender: Girls

Religious: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Ashville College	Independent	All-through	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Not inspected by Ofsted

Ashville College

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Harrogate Grammar School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Harrogate Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	St John Fisher Catholic Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Good

St John Fisher Catholic Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Catholic

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	St Aidan's Church of England High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

St Aidan's Church of England High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

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

#6

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Springwater Academy	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Springwater Academy

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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