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Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road, Harrogate HG1 4AP
Harrogate High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 720 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Star Academies Trust. (Skipton Girls' High School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Attendance.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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