Harrogate Ladies’ College has once again been named in the top 10 Independent schools in the North by The Sunday Times.
Harrogate Ladies' College named in top 10 independent schools in the North Harrogate Ladies’ College has once again been named in the top 10 Independent schools in the North. The 31st edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide rates the UK’s highest-achieving secondary schools, which are ranked by the first true set of post-pandemic examination results. The guide is widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools. And Harrogate Ladies’ College is on the list after producing strong results in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), as well as French and Textiles. College Principal, Sylvia Brett said:
“Re-entering the regional top 10 list is a noteworthy accomplishment and shows that we are making significant strides in academic excellence. "While we are proud of our high academic achievements, we also look for creative potential."Mrs Brett added:
“We say that girls here don’t fit the mould, we create it."As well as an assessment of all academic results on a school-by-school basis, Parent Power enables parents to compare the performance of a given school with other schools in the same town, local authority or nationally. The Sunday Times guide found conversations around mental health are now ingrained in the top schools with many offering mentoring systems, talks from motivational speakers and workshops offering study tips and techniques to help with anxiety. College Principal Mrs Brett said:
“The all-round health and well-being of our students is of paramount importance to us. "We have invested in a dedicated on-site Wellness Centre, which is designed to help pupils develop their physical, mental and social well-being. We want our students to be happy and healthy. "This means helping them to develop their own strategies and techniques to cope physically, mentally and socially."Mrs Brett added:
"To learn how to develop their personal wellbeing; to recognise when things aren’t quite right; and to know what to do when they need help. "We believe that our dedicated Wellness Centre means that we can go beyond most schools in providing the support and guidance to achieve this.”Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
Harrogate College students celebrate artwork at new mental health building
Meadowside school to run Knaresborough Bed Race to raise vital funds
Harrogate's Harry Gray scores first senior goal to spark Rotherham fightback
Government's business rates package 'does not go far enough’, says Harrogate MP
Ripon teenager paralysed in freak accident continues flying ambitions
Harrogate's Revolucion de Cuba facing closure
Volunteer charity celebrates 60 years of supporting Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate care professional wins award for outstanding care
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to perform at Ripon hotel
Council considers charging for all public toilets across North Yorkshire
New flexible leisure memberships to be considered by councillors
Harrogate letter-writing workshops to mark World Cancer Day
Harrogate businesswoman shortlisted for lifetime achievement award
Harrogate signage experts celebrate milestone year
Your Harrogate and Harrogate Town host launch event for Local Hero Awards 2026
Harrogate Town to launch new Under 18s football academy
Director appointed to lead businesses at Great Yorkshire Showground
CCTV appeal: Stock worth £300 stolen from Screwfix in Ripon
Harrogate salon launches new hair system for balding men
Pupils take to Harrogate Theatre stage for professional debut
