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The Skipton Academy
Goodgraded 25/01/2023Ages 11–16658 pupilsDoes not apply
The Skipton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Skipton, within the North Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 658 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/01/2023, The Skipton Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.2 and 18% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Skipton can view The Skipton Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals25.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.6
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry5%
EBacc average point score3.49
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Skipton
All schools in Skipton →Craven College0.1 miSkipton Girls' High SchoolGood · 0.4 miErmysted's Grammar SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.7 miBrooklands SchoolGood · 0.8 miChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 mi
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