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Neil Renton, Headteacher, would like to welcome you to the positive, inspiring and inclusive community of Harrogate Grammar School (HGS).
We value every student as an individual packed with potential, ready to challenge themselves in the classroom, on the sports pitch, on the stage or beyond. Our drive to achieve Excellence for All gives students the confidence to reach high, ask questions and be the best that they can be. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests, discover new ones and to achieve their ambitions.
We hope this website gives you a flavour of the remarkable students and team who help make HGS such a special place to learn and develop.
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17 July 2026
Wishing all our students, staff and their families a restful and enjoyable summer.
17 July 2026
Prospective parents and Year 6 students are warmly invited to visit our school. Open Morning (for parents/carers) Wednesday 30 September 9.20am OR 11.20am Open Morning (for students and parents/carers) Saturday 3 October 9am-11am OR 11.30am-1.30pm For more information on our Open Events and to book a place, please click on the link below.
16 July 2026
Please click here to read the end of academic year message from Mr Renton.
15 July 2026
The government has announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals (FSM). This change will come into effect from September 2026, and means that all households in receipt of Universal Credit will be entitled to FSM. This is expected to significantly increase the number of families who can benefit from this support. Although eligibility will be expanded, it is important to note that families will still need to apply to receive the meals, even those that are currently in receipt of FSM.
8 July 2026
Harrogate Grammar School’s inspection in 2026 recognised the school’s strong academic achievement, sixth form provision and the high-quality education, care and support provided to its pupils. As one of North Yorkshire’s largest secondary schools, serving more than 2,000 pupils, Harrogate Grammar School continues to demonstrate its ability to provide consistently high standards of education and support across a large and successful comprehensive school.
15 July 2026
The government has announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals (FSM). This change will come into effect from September 2026, and means that all households in receipt of Universal Credit will be entitled to FSM. This is expected to significantly increase the number of families who can benefit from this support. Although eligibility will be expanded, it is important to note that families will still need to apply to receive the meals, even those that are currently in receipt of FSM.
8 July 2026
Harrogate Grammar School’s inspection in 2026 recognised the school’s strong academic achievement, sixth form provision and the high-quality education, care and support provided to its pupils. As one of North Yorkshire’s largest secondary schools, serving more than 2,000 pupils, Harrogate Grammar School continues to demonstrate its ability to provide consistently high standards of education and support across a large and successful comprehensive school.
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Daily menus can be found here.
RESPECT
Respect yourself, others and our environment
EXCELLENCE
Be the best you can be
ADVENTURE
Challenge yourself and keep going
COMMITMENT
Participate, prepare and be punctual
HONESTY
Ask for help, act on advice and take responsibilty
