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The deadline for parents and carers of children due to start Year 7 in September 2027 to submit their secondary school preferences closed last week
With applications now in, we have taken a look at the best-rated secondary schools based on their GCSE results
They have been ranked based on their final Department for Education Attainment 8 scores for the 2024/25 academic year
Scores are based on how well pupils have performed in up to eight qualifications, which include English, maths, three English Baccalaureate subjects including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and three other additional approved GCSEs
Take a look and see whether your child’s preferred school is on the list...
1. Ripon Grammar School, Ripon
This school, located on Clotherholme Road in Ripon, scored an attainment 8 average of 70.9 | Archive
2. Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate
This school, located on Arthurs Avenue in Harrogate, scored an attainment 8 average of 56.6 | Archive
3. St Aidan's Church of England High School, Harrogate
This school, located on Oatlands Drive in Harrogate, scored an attainment 8 average of 56.4 | Archive
4. Boston Spa Academy, Wetherby
This school, located on Clifford Moor Road in Wetherby, scored an attainment 8 average of 55.6 | Archive