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Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near Harrogate AFC

How do I find out what schools are available around Harrogate? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables . You simply enter your location, perhaps Harrogate, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around Harrogate AFC? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for HG3
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PreSchools and Playgroups for Harrogate

Belmont Grosvenor School

Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 2JG, UK – 01423 771029

This is an amazing school with very good education

Kettlesing Felliscliffe Community Primary School

Crag Ln, Kettlesing, Harrogate HG3 2LB, UK – 01423 770576

Smarties Day Nursery and Pre-School

Wood Close, Main St, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AX, UK – 01423 771892

After School Care

Killinghall C Of E Primary School

Otley Rd, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2DW, UK – 01423 506307

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL IT'S A MAZING

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

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Choosing a school around Harrogate. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Harrogate Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Harrogate

Independent Schools for Harrogate - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Best Harrogate Secondary Schools -

Belmont Grosvenor School

Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 2JG, UK – 01423 771029

This is an amazing school with very good education

Independent Schools

Belmont Grosvenor School

Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 2JG, UK – 01423 771029

This is an amazing school with very good education

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for HG3 2SE . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Birstwith C Of E Primary School

Wreaks Rd, Harrogate HG3 2NJ, UK – 01423 770554

Fabulous school! Personal, caring and progressive, with a great sense of community. Highly recommended.

I recommend this school for people in the surrounding area

Hampsthwaite Church of England Primar School

Church Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate HG3 2EZ, UK – 01423 771336

Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School

Main St, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY, UK – 01423 770160

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in HG3 or anywhere in the country.
GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.
Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
Schools Web Directory - lists all UK local education authorities with a click-through to their websites. Each Local Authority has lists of its own schools and details of application procedures.
Contact details & Websites of 4,065 Schools in Ireland - search by map or county list
Lists more than 31,000 UK state and independent schools and colleges, including over 26,000 UK School, College and University Websites. Search for schools or search for educational establishments anywhere in the UK by geographical county, postcode, name or LEA.

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Dyslexia support centres
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Special schools for Harrogate for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

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Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Harrogate or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for HG3 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Harrogate which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

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Language Schools

Killinghall C Of E Primary School

Otley Rd, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2DW, UK – 01423 506307

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL IT'S A MAZING

Language Schools for Harrogate

Language schools for HG3. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Harrogate

Private Tuition for HG3
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Private Tutors

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