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St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive, Harrogate HG2 8JR
St Aidan's Church of England High School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 2,000 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Environment, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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