- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 174
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.8
Schools in HG3
A postcode district in North Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: HG3 is a postcode district in North Yorkshire with 23 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3423 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All HG3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in HG3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in HG3
23 in HG3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
8 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Top Secondary Schools in HG3
2 in HG3, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
51 first choices, 70 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 404
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Nurseries in HG3
10 in HG3, highest Ofsted grade first
Happy Jays
Harrogate, HG3 2AA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche
Harrogate, HG3 2SB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rigg Farm Montessori Nursery
Harrogate, HG3 1QY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in HG3
1 in HG3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Moor School
Harrogate, HG3 2RA · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 40.3%
- Pupils
- 128
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.1
Private Schools in HG3
1 in HG3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Belmont Grosvenor School
Harrogate, HG3 2JG · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 121
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in HG3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good24
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every HG3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
HG3 has 34 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in HG3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about HG3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in HG3?
HG3 has 34 schools, including 23 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in HG3?
The highest-ranked schools in HG3 on Eduscope are Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School, Beckwithshaw Community Primary School, Birstwith Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in HG3?
There is 1 independent school in HG3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in HG3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in HG3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.