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St Aidan's Church of England High School

North Yorkshire, HG2 8JRSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
+0.72
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
298 1st-choice / 270 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#266 of 3,141 nationally

About St Aidan's Church of England High School

Parents considering St Aidan's Church of England High School will find strong signals of popularity and satisfaction. The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 897 applications for 270 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.32. Of those applicants, 298 put it as their first preference, and 249 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a school that local families actively choose. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with two standout Outstanding judgements: behaviour and attitudes, and sixth-form provision. This is a notable turnaround from the previous inspection in 2021, where the school was rated Inadequate overall. Under headteacher Sian Dover, leadership and management are now rated Good, and personal development is also Good. With 2,026 pupils on a capacity of 1,903, the school is operating above its official capacity, which reflects its popularity.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR
HeadteacherSian Dover
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils2,026
Free School Meals (FSM)6.6%
School Capacity2,026 / 1,903 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteScience LabsMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryMartial ArtsFootballGymnasticsRowingRugbyCricket

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDuke of EdinburghScience ClubGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Aidan's Church of England High School

St Aidan's Church of England High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.