Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elliot Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PE |
| Phone | 01756793026 |
| Reference Number | 121417 |
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School has transitioned from an Outstanding grade under the previous inspection framework to being rated as Good in the latest evaluation. The school is characterized by a warm atmosphere and strong community ties, as well as commendable relationships between staff and students. High expectations for pupils' achievement and behavior are evident, and pupils express their happiness and safety within the school environment. Positive feedback from parents underscores the community's appreciation for the school's educational and emotional support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 5 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 6 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and welcoming school environment
- High expectations for pupils' achievement and behavior
- Strong community ties
- Effective mental health support for pupils
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum
- Passionate subject leaders
- Strong safeguarding systems in place
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum implementation across year groups
- Reading books not consistently matched to pupils' phonic knowledge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PJ |
0.08 miles |
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Otley Street Community Nursery School
Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET |
0.28 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Craven Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP |
0.35 miles |
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES |
0.39 miles |
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Brougham Street Nursery School
Brougham Street, Skipton, BD23 2ES |
0.42 miles |
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Greatwood Community Primary School
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ |
0.64 miles |
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Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School
Carleton-in-Craven, Carleton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3DE |
1.59 miles |
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Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH |
1.72 miles |
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Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Skipton Road, Bradley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9EF |
2.18 miles |
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Cononley Primary School
Meadow Lane, Cononley, Keighley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8NA |
2.99 miles |
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Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Priest Bank Road, Kildwick, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH |
3.98 miles |
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Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE |
3.99 miles |
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Lothersdale Primary School
Lothersdale, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HB |
4.26 miles |
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Glusburn Community Primary School
Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8PJ |
4.49 miles |
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Silsden Primary School
Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0JJ |
4.75 miles |
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Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Main Street, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7JS |
4.77 miles |
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Eastburn Primary School
Green Close, Eastburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8UX |
4.82 miles |
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Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Bridge Road, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7ES |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL |
0.19 miles |
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Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
0.35 miles |
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Brooklands School
Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB |
0.59 miles |
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The Skipton Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ |
0.73 miles |
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Craven College
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US |
0.79 miles |
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South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL |
4.52 miles |