The Skipton Academy
Skipton, BD23 1UQ · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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30th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.4 · 8 | 30% | 0.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.62 · 11 | 25% | 0.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.9 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Skipton Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 29.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Eco Club and work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 736 pupils against a stated capacity of 835. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How are the Eco Club and Duke of Edinburgh Award integrated into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Skipton Academy
Overview
The Skipton Academy is described as a "good school" that has "improved significantly" since its previous inspection. Leaders have raised ambitions, resulting in strong pupil progress and a positive reputation within the local community.
Strengths
- Pupils make "strong progress in most subjects" and achieve well by the end of Year 11, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities who are "expertly supported".
- Behaviour is "calm" and "keen to do well", with bullying being "rare" and dealt with "quickly and effectively".
- The curriculum in core subjects is "strong", with clear planning that supports teachers in checking knowledge security.
- Reading is "prioritised", with early learners receiving "swift and appropriate support" that helps their reading develop quickly.
- The school community is welcoming, with mid-year joiners receiving "very high-quality support" to help them feel they belong.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "gaps in knowledge" for older pupils in subjects with recently developed curriculums are "accurately identified and addressed".
- Leaders must clearly identify how they will "reliably assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the new personal development curriculum" to determine if further revisions are necessary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective", with clear systems for reporting concerns and ensuring all adults are aware of the signs that a pupil may be at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.0 |
| 2024/25 | 41.6 |
| 2025/26 | 39.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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