Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Skipton, BD23 2ES · North Yorkshire · primary school
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58th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 1,985 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is the first routine inspection for Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School under the current framework. The report describes a “caring and supportive” environment where pupils are “happy” and feel “safe.” Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, being “supportive of each other and respectful to the adults.”
- The school has “prioritised reading,” with effective phonics teaching and a strong culture where pupils “enjoy reading.”
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils with SEND, ensuring they “access the curriculum” and achieve well.
- There is a “genuine sense of community,” with high staff morale and overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents.
- Pupils develop a thorough knowledge of different faiths and understand the importance of diversity and protected characteristics.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils “embed their understanding of the basic skills of writing” before moving on, as some progress too quickly without securing spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Teachers must regularly check learning in all foundation subjects to prevent “small gaps in their knowledge,” as assessment approaches are not yet fully implemented across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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