What did School Atlas judge St Aidan's Church of England High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged St Aidan's Church of England High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Aidan's Church of England High School?

St Aidan's Church of England High School has 1,966 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Aidan's Church of England High School take?

St Aidan's Church of England High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St Aidan's Church of England High School located?

St Aidan's Church of England High School is located in Harrogate, HG2 8JR, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to St Aidan's Church of England High School?

St Aidan's Church of England High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St Aidan's Church of England High School have a religious character?

Yes — St Aidan's Church of England High School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Aidan's Church of England High School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Aidan's Church of England High School was 1.348 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Aidan's Church of England High School?

When St Aidan's Church of England High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children currently or previously looked after by the local authority... (definition per Children Act 1989, includes previously looked after children adopted or under CAO/SGO immediately following being looked after); 2. Siblings — Siblings of children attending the school at the proposed date of admission. Includes biological, step, foster and adopted siblings living at the same address for some or all of the week. Applicant and sibling should share at least one parental address. Siblings must be on roll at St Aidan’s at the proposed date of admission. Does not apply where sibling joined Sixth Form as an external applicant; 3. Exceptional Life Challenging Circumstances — Up to five children living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon with demonstrated exceptional life challenges which can only be met by St Aidan’s, evidenced via SIF with professional supporting evidence. Applicants not qualifying are also considered under priority 7, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the distance between two children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used as a tie-break in Priorities 4, 5 and 7 to decide who has highest priority for admission. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Aidan's Church of England High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.9% of pupils at St Aidan's Church of England High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Aidan's Church of England High School: Ofsted & Catchment

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How close did you need to live?

1.348miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St Aidan's Church of England High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children currently or previously looked after by the local authority... (definition per Children Act 1989, includes previously looked after children adopted or under CAO/SGO immediately following being looked after).
2Siblings — Siblings of children attending the school at the proposed date of admission. Includes biological, step, foster and adopted siblings living at the same address for some or all of the week. Applicant and sibling should share at least one parental address. Siblings must be on roll at St Aidan’s at the proposed date of admission. Does not apply where sibling joined Sixth Form as an external applicant.
3Exceptional Life Challenging Circumstances — Up to five children living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon with demonstrated exceptional life challenges which can only be met by St Aidan’s, evidenced via SIF with professional supporting evidence. Applicants not qualifying are also considered under priority 7.
4Foundation Places (Christian faith) — Up to 80% of remaining places after priorities 1-3 allocated to children of the Christian faith living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon, with 85% to Harrogate Deanery and 15% to Ripon Deanery, based on points for church attendance (child + parent/carer, Frequently=2pts, Regularly=1pt) via SIF. Ties broken by geographic proximity. Unsuccessful applicants also considered under priority 7, then placed on Foundation and Community waiting lists.
5World Religions (other than Christianity) — Up to ten children of World Religions other than Christianity resident within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon, evidenced via SIF with attestation from leader of worship. Ties broken by geographic proximity. Unsuccessful applicants also considered under priority 7, then placed on World Religion and Community waiting lists.
6Staff Children — Children of staff employed as an established team member at St Aidan’s at time of application, where employed 2+ years or recruited to fill a demonstrable skill-shortage vacancy.
7Community Places — Remaining places allocated to those living closest to the school by geographic proximity, regardless of eligibility under other priorities. Unsuccessful applicants placed on a waiting list.

If two applications tie: If the distance between two children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used as a tie-break in Priorities 4, 5 and 7 to decide who has highest priority for admission. This process will be independently verified.

Supplementary Information Form (SIF) required for priorities 3, 4 and 5. Fair Access Protocol participation noted. Waiting lists retained until end of academic year.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Aidan's Church of England High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Aidan's Church of England High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Aidan's Church of England High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Church of England High School?: St Aidan's Church of England High School has 1,966 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Aidan's Church of England High School take?: St Aidan's Church of England High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Aidan's Church of England High School located?: St Aidan's Church of England High School is located in Harrogate, HG2 8JR, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to St Aidan's Church of England High School?: St Aidan's Church of England High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Aidan's Church of England High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Aidan's Church of England High School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Aidan's Church of England High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Aidan's Church of England High School was 1.348 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Aidan's Church of England High School?: When St Aidan's Church of England High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children currently or previously looked after by the local authority... (definition per Children Act 1989, includes previously looked after children adopted or under CAO/SGO immediately following being looked after); 2. Siblings — Siblings of children attending the school at the proposed date of admission. Includes biological, step, foster and adopted siblings living at the same address for some or all of the week. Applicant and sibling should share at least one parental address. Siblings must be on roll at St Aidan’s at the proposed date of admission. Does not apply where sibling joined Sixth Form as an external applicant; 3. Exceptional Life Challenging Circumstances — Up to five children living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon with demonstrated exceptional life challenges which can only be met by St Aidan’s, evidenced via SIF with professional supporting evidence. Applicants not qualifying are also considered under priority 7, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the distance between two children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used as a tie-break in Priorities 4, 5 and 7 to decide who has highest priority for admission. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Aidan's Church of England High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.9% of pupils at St Aidan's Church of England High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at St Aidan's Church of England High School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Aidan's Church of England High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children currently or previously looked after by the local authority... (definition per Children Act 1989, includes previously looked after children adopted or under CAO/SGO immediately following being looked after).
2Siblings — Siblings of children attending the school at the proposed date of admission. Includes biological, step, foster and adopted siblings living at the same address for some or all of the week. Applicant and sibling should share at least one parental address. Siblings must be on roll at St Aidan’s at the proposed date of admission. Does not apply where sibling joined Sixth Form as an external applicant.
3Exceptional Life Challenging Circumstances — Up to five children living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon with demonstrated exceptional life challenges which can only be met by St Aidan’s, evidenced via SIF with professional supporting evidence. Applicants not qualifying are also considered under priority 7.
4Foundation Places (Christian faith) — Up to 80% of remaining places after priorities 1-3 allocated to children of the Christian faith living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon, with 85% to Harrogate Deanery and 15% to Ripon Deanery, based on points for church attendance (child + parent/carer, Frequently=2pts, Regularly=1pt) via SIF. Ties broken by geographic proximity. Unsuccessful applicants also considered under priority 7, then placed on Foundation and Community waiting lists.
5World Religions (other than Christianity) — Up to ten children of World Religions other than Christianity resident within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon, evidenced via SIF with attestation from leader of worship. Ties broken by geographic proximity. Unsuccessful applicants also considered under priority 7, then placed on World Religion and Community waiting lists.
6Staff Children — Children of staff employed as an established team member at St Aidan’s at time of application, where employed 2+ years or recruited to fill a demonstrable skill-shortage vacancy.
7Community Places — Remaining places allocated to those living closest to the school by geographic proximity, regardless of eligibility under other priorities. Unsuccessful applicants placed on a waiting list.

Supplementary Information Form (SIF) required for priorities 3, 4 and 5. Fair Access Protocol participation noted. Waiting lists retained until end of academic year.

St Aidan's Church of England High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Aidan's Church of England High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Aidan's Church of England High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Church of England High School?: St Aidan's Church of England High School has 1,966 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Aidan's Church of England High School take?: St Aidan's Church of England High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Aidan's Church of England High School located?: St Aidan's Church of England High School is located in Harrogate, HG2 8JR, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to St Aidan's Church of England High School?: St Aidan's Church of England High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Aidan's Church of England High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Aidan's Church of England High School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Aidan's Church of England High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Aidan's Church of England High School was 1.348 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Aidan's Church of England High School?: When St Aidan's Church of England High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children currently or previously looked after by the local authority... (definition per Children Act 1989, includes previously looked after children adopted or under CAO/SGO immediately following being looked after); 2. Siblings — Siblings of children attending the school at the proposed date of admission. Includes biological, step, foster and adopted siblings living at the same address for some or all of the week. Applicant and sibling should share at least one parental address. Siblings must be on roll at St Aidan’s at the proposed date of admission. Does not apply where sibling joined Sixth Form as an external applicant; 3. Exceptional Life Challenging Circumstances — Up to five children living within the Anglican Deaneries of Harrogate and Ripon with demonstrated exceptional life challenges which can only be met by St Aidan’s, evidenced via SIF with professional supporting evidence. Applicants not qualifying are also considered under priority 7, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the distance between two children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used as a tie-break in Priorities 4, 5 and 7 to decide who has highest priority for admission. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Aidan's Church of England High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.9% of pupils at St Aidan's Church of England High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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