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Harrogate High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Harrogate High School is a academy converter secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 672 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

672

Pupils

750

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Harrogate High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Harrogate High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Harrogate High School — School Information

Full address
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, HG1 4AP
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32% of pupils
DfE URN
138190

Other Secondary Schools in Harrogate

If Harrogate High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Harrogate are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Harrogate High School

Is Harrogate High School oversubscribed?

Harrogate High School is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harrogate High School?

Admission to Harrogate High School is managed by North Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Harrogate High School cover?

Harrogate High School is a secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harrogate High School?

Harrogate High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.