The Skipton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UQ |
| Phone | 01756792965 |
| Reference Number | 141179 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 658 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.39%
Girls: 50.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 78 | 149 |
| 8 | 86 | 75 | 161 |
| 9 | 63 | 64 | 127 |
| 10 | 60 | 70 | 130 |
| 11 | 45 | 46 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-03-15 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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 |
0.65 miles |
|
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE |
0.73 miles |
|
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Craven Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP |
0.76 miles |
|
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET |
1.01 miles |
|
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES |
1.06 miles |
|
Brougham Street Nursery School
Brougham Street, Skipton, BD23 2ES |
1.09 miles |
|
Greatwood Community Primary School
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ |
1.18 miles |
|
Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School
Carleton-in-Craven, Carleton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3DE |
1.32 miles |
|
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH |
2.28 miles |
|
Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Skipton Road, Bradley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9EF |
2.56 miles |
|
Cononley Primary School
Meadow Lane, Cononley, Keighley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8NA |
3.11 miles |
|
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE |
3.32 miles |
|
Lothersdale Primary School
Lothersdale, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HB |
3.94 miles |
|
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Priest Bank Road, Kildwick, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH |
4.31 miles |
|
Glusburn Community Primary School
Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8PJ |
4.69 miles |
|
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Cam Lane, Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, BD23 3SX |
4.71 miles |
|
Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Cracoe, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6LQ |
4.94 miles |
|
Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Main Street, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7JS |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Craven College
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US |
0.11 miles |
|
Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
0.4 miles |
|
Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL |
0.55 miles |
|
Brooklands School
Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB |
0.82 miles |
|
South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL |
4.77 miles |