Harrogate Grammar School — Secondary School in Harrogate

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Harrogate Grammar School

Harrogate, HG2 0DZ

2,070 Pupils

2,100 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

10.30% FSM %

1,055 Boys

1,015 Girls

About Harrogate Grammar School

Located in Harrogate (HG2 0DZ), Harrogate Grammar School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of North Yorkshire.

It has 2,070 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,100. Current headteacher: Neil Renton.

Data for Harrogate Grammar School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Harrogate and Knaresborough
Ward	Harlow & St. Georges
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-03-2011
UKPRN	10033020
URN	136497
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andrew Lindley	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/09/2019	18/09/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Olivia Charles	Local Governor	07/09/2023	06/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Victoria Cliffe	Local Governor	25/09/2025	24/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Toby Eastaugh	Local Governor	24/02/2026	23/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr John Featherstone	Local Governor	21/02/2026	20/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Carl Howard	Local Governor	24/02/2023	23/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Hurcomb	Local Governor	07/12/2016	30/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Meacher	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Neil Renton	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Diane Reynard	Local Governor	25/09/2025	24/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Tricia Stowell	Local Governor	24/03/2019	29/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Sykes	Local Governor	25/09/2025	24/09/2029	Elected by school staff