Harrogate Grammar School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harrogate Grammar School
Address: Arthurs Avenue
Town/City: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: HG2 0DZ
Telephone Number: 01423 531127
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Red Kite Learning Trust
Sponsor: Red Kite Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Neil Renton
Capacity: 2100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2081 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.3%

Location and administration

URN: 136497
DfE Number: 815/4200
UKPRN: 10033020
UPRN: 100052005894
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough (E14001269)
Electoral Ward: Harlow & St. Georges (E05014278)

Easting & Northing: 429831E, 454195N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 59' 0.93" N 1° 32' 47.21" W
Plus Code: 9C5WXFM3+CC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Olivia Charles - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2027.
  • Victoria Cliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr Toby Eastaugh - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2030.
  • Dr John Featherstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2030.
  • Mr Carl Howard - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Lindley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 September 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Meacher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Neil Renton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Diane Reynard - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr Richard Sykes - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Miss Janis Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2025.