Harrogate Grammar School (HGS) is an Outstanding Teaching School in the heart of Harrogate, committed to improving teaching a ... nd learning in partnership with other leading schools. HGS became an Academy Trust and a Teaching school in 2011. Being an Academy Trust allows for greater independence in being able to realise our aim of providing excellence for all, and being a Teaching School ensures our focus is upon excellence in teaching and learning by providing first class training for both our staff, and staff from other institutions. read more