Choosing the right school is an important decision for parents, with attendance playing a key role in helping children make the most of their education
A good attendance record can be a sign of a school where pupils are engaged and supported, with children consistently showing up and taking part
Applications opened last month for children due to start Reception in September 2027, with families having until January 15, 2027 to submit their choices ahead of national offer day on April 16, 2027
With families across Harrogate now considering their primary school options, we have looked back at the latest attendance figures for schools across the town to find out which ones had the highest rates of pupils attending lessons throughout the 2024/25 academic year
Using data from the Department for Education, we have put together a list of the 17 primary schools in Harrogate with the best attendance records...
1. Oatlands Community Junior School
In the 2024/25 school year, Oatlands Community Junior School, located on Beechwood Grove, had an absence rate of 2.8% | Archive
2. Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School, located on Front Street, had an absence rate of 2.8% | Archive
3. Oatlands Infant School
In the 2024/25 school year, Oatlands Infant School, located on Hookstone Road, had an absence rate of 2.9% | Archive
4. Markington Church of England Primary and Nursery School
In the 2024/25 school year, Markington Church of England Primary and Nursery School, located on High Street, had an absence rate of 3.0% | Archive