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...
9. Beckwithshaw Community Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Beckwithshaw Community Primary School, located on Church Row, had an absence rate of 3.7% | Archive
10. Pannal Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Pannal Primary School, located on Pannal Green, had an absence rate of 3.8% | Archive
11. Western Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Western Primary School, located on Cold Bath Road, had an absence rate of 3.9% | Gerard Binks
12. Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
In the 2024/25 school year, Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School, located on Bilton Lane, had an absence rate of 3.9% | Archive