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Nidderdale High School Catchment Area

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

Nidderdale High School is a academy converter secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 395 pupils, and a capacity of 425 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

395

Pupils

425

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Nidderdale High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Nidderdale 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: 93% 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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Nidderdale High School — School Information

Full address
Low Wath Road, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5HL
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149987

Other Secondary Schools in Harrogate

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Nidderdale High School

Is Nidderdale High School oversubscribed?

Nidderdale High School is operating close to its capacity of 425 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Nidderdale High School?

Admission to Nidderdale 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 Nidderdale High School cover?

Nidderdale 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 Nidderdale High School?

Nidderdale High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.