Harrogate High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harrogate High School
Address: Ainsty Road
Town/City: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: HG1 4AP
Telephone Number: 01423 548800
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Northern Star Academies Trust
Sponsor: Northern Star Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of Academy: Mr Sukhraj Gill
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 579 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.4%

Location and administration

URN: 138190
DfE Number: 815/4219
UKPRN: 10037426
UPRN: 100052004918
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough (E14001269)
Electoral Ward: High Harrogate & Kingsley (E05014279)

Easting & Northing: 431512E, 455987N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 59' 58.55" N 1° 31' 14.27" W
Plus Code: 9C5WXFXH+RP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Rachel Addy - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Oliver Aksoy - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Headteacher Sasha Bune - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Ashlie Costello - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Amy Cresswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Headteacher Garry de Castro Morland - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Headteacher Sukhraj Gill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Headteacher James Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Headteacher Rob Mold - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Artan Neziri - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Ms Joanna Parish - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mr Steven James Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Rebecca Spruce - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mr Richard Walker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 February 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Ms Maxine Watkinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Catherine Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2026.