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  • Ashville College
  • St Aidan's Church of England High School
  • St John Fisher Catholic Academy
  • Harrogate Grammar School
  • Harrogate Ladies' College
  • Rossett School
  • Nidderdale High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Harrogate Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Harrogate. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Harrogate

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Independent · All-through
#4HARROGATE
#836England

Ashville College

Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP
North Yorkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
801 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3HARROGATE
#817England

St Aidan's Church of England High School

Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8JR
North Yorkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
2,068 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School270 offers / 897 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5HARROGATE
#1,126England

St John Fisher Catholic Academy

Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8PT
North Yorkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,328 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School190 offers / 593 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2HARROGATE
#695England

Harrogate Grammar School

Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0DZ
North Yorkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
2,097 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School281 offers / 884 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#1HARROGATE
#595England

Harrogate Ladies' College

Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG
North Yorkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
556 pupils
Girls
2-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6HARROGATE
#1,546England

Rossett School

Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP
North Yorkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
904 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School126 offers / 493 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#7HARROGATE
#2,752England

Nidderdale High School

Low Wath Road, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5HL
North Yorkshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
407 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School81 offers / 165 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8HARROGATE
#3,415England

Harrogate High School

Ainsty Road, Harrogate, HG1 4AP
North Yorkshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
720 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School73 offers / 217 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Harrogate

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Neighbourhoods in Harrogate

Central Harrogate is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Harrogate Ladies' CollegeIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Harrogate Ladies' College#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Harlow Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Ashville CollegeIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Ashville College#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

High Harrogate is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Harrogate Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Harrogate Grammar School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hookstone is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St John Fisher Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St John Fisher Catholic Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

New Park is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Harrogate High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Harrogate High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Oatlands is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Aidan's Church of England High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Aidan's Church of England High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Pateley Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Nidderdale High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Nidderdale High School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rossett Green is a popular residential pocket within the Harrogate area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harrogate and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Rossett SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Rossett School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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