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Rossett School Catchment Area

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

Rossett School is an academy converter secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 795 pupils, and a capacity of 1418 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

795

Pupils

1,418

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Rossett School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rossett School?

The catchment area for Rossett School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Rossett 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.

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.

Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Rossett School: 1418 places, 56% filled: places available

Rossett School has a published admission number of 1418 places. 795 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1418 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.5% of pupils at Rossett School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →

Rossett School: School Information

Full address
Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136896

Other Secondary Schools in Harrogate

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Rossett School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rossett School

What is the catchment area for Rossett School?

The catchment area for Rossett School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rossett School oversubscribed?

Rossett School has a capacity of 1418 places and currently has 795 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Rossett School?

Admission to Rossett 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 Rossett School cover?

Rossett School is a secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rossett School?

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

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