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...
5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located on Coppice Rise, had an absence rate of 3.0% | Archive
6. Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School, located on St John's Way, had an absence rate of 3.0% | Archive
7. Glasshouses Community Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Glasshouses Community Primary School, located on Main Street, had an absence rate of 3.4% | Archive
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8. St Robert's Catholic Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, St Robert's Catholic Primary School, located on Ainsty Road, had an absence rate of 3.6% | Archive