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Rossett School

North Yorkshire, HG2 9JPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
+0.03
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 126 places
Ranking
#1,461
of 3,141 nationally

About Rossett School

Rossett School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.03 sits just below the North Yorkshire local authority average of 0.07 for secondary schools, placing it in the middle of the pack. That’s a solid, unflashy result — the school ranks 20th out of 39 similar schools in the area, which puts it right around the 51st percentile. What’s more interesting is the story behind that number. In English, Progress 8 dips to -0.10, while maths comes in at a stronger +0.16, and the EBacc element is +0.18. So the school is clearly doing better in some subjects than others. At Key Stage 5, the picture is similar: a value-added score of 0.04 is classed as ‘Average’, and the average A-level grade per entry is a C. The school’s attainment 8 score of 47.3 and EBacc average point score of 4.32 give a sense of the typical GCSE profile — not exceptional, but comfortably within the mainstream.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreen Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP
HeadteacherTimothy Milburn
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils795
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity795 / 1,418 (56% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Dining HallSports HallICT SuiteTennis CourtsScience LabsMusic RoomsSwimming PoolGymnasiumLibraryTheatreAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingBadmintonFootballAthleticsCricketHockeyRugbyRowingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubDebateDramaDuke of EdinburghNewspaperChoirYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: rossettschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rossett School

Rossett School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.