Choosing a Secondary School in Harrogate: 4 Questions for Parents

Why these are the question to ask when you’re choosing the best secondary school for your child in Harrogate.

Getting your choice of secondary school right can make the difference of gaining a happy and successful experience for your child.

So what is the key to making a well-informed decision?

It can be as simple as asking these four questions, according to Rossett School headteacher Tim Milburn:

1. Will your child be happy at your choice of secondary school in Harrogate?

2. Will they get lost in a bigger system when they step up to secondary school?

3. Are they likely to do well and achieve success?

4. Why should you choose Rossett School and what makes it right for your child?

Rossett’s commitment is ‘Success for everyone’ and their starting point is their shared values. The Rossett R’s ensure everyone is welcomed, accepted and valued in their school community.

Those values enable positive, respectful relationships to be formed and motivate everyone to be ambitious, productive and driven to be the best version of themselves.

While Rossett School has a curriculum which is cutting edge, cohesive and embraces technology, its learning extends far beyond the classroom to fully equip learners for the 21st century.

Their expert teachers engage, enthuse and enable students to achieve their full potential, while the school offers a range of enrichment opportunities to develop interests, talent and individual character in a safe, calm environment.

By setting boundaries with clear expectations of behaviour and consistent routines, students are able to maximise their learning. Those values are also underpinned by proactive, yet responsive pastoral care, to get the right support at the right time.

Rossett School is also proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, enabling them to draw on all the support and expertise that offers and further opportunities for growth and development for a stronger future.

As a former Rossett School pupil, I know what a special school this was for me, my family, and the local community. We look forward to working with you and your family so we can achieve success for your child.

Mr Milburn

Achieving ‘Good’ in every area in their Ofsted inspection last year, as well as an Inclusion Quality Mark, the school is about more than just results. It is proud of being part of the community, with partners such as Harrogate Town AFC.

What parents say

“Rossett School presents a warm community where staff like to stay, and the students feel supported as individuals.”

To our family, Rossett isn’t just a school. It’s an incredibly supportive community, where our daughter is flourishing socially and academically, thanks to the warm and positive relationships she has developed with staff and students.

Parent