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Nidderdale High School
Goodgraded 18/01/2023Ages 11–16395 pupilsDoes not apply
Nidderdale High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Harrogate, within the North Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 395 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/01/2023, Nidderdale High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Harrogate can view Nidderdale High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence35.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language0.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.8
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry29%
EBacc average point score3.63
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Harrogate
All schools in Harrogate →St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley BridgeGood · 0.5 miGlasshouses Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 mi
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