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 |
The Skipton Academy has made significant improvements and is now rated as a good school, showing strong progress in various areas. Leadership has successfully raised expectations and ambitions for all students, who demonstrate a commitment to their education. The school has also developed a supportive environment that addresses the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs. However, there are still challenges related to curriculum development for some subjects, and gaps in learning from previous years that need addressing for older pupils.
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 | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong progress made by pupils in most subjects.
- Calm behaviour in lessons and around the school.
- High-quality support for students with additional needs.
- Successful integration of mid-year entrants into the school community.
- Effective relationships with parents and improved school reputation.
- Thorough safeguarding procedures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have gaps in knowledge due to previous curriculums.
- Lack of clear evaluation plans for the new personal development curriculum.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.7% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 69 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 149 | 55 |
Previous Years
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| 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 |
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE |
0.73 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Craven Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP |
0.76 miles |
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Otley Street Community Nursery School
Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET |
1.01 miles |
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES |
1.06 miles |
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Brougham Street Nursery School
Brougham Street, Skipton, BD23 2ES |
1.09 miles |
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Greatwood Community Primary School
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ |
1.18 miles |
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Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School
Carleton-in-Craven, Carleton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3DE |
1.32 miles |
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Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH |
2.28 miles |
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Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Skipton Road, Bradley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9EF |
2.56 miles |
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Cononley Primary School
Meadow Lane, Cononley, Keighley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8NA |
3.11 miles |
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Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE |
3.32 miles |
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Lothersdale Primary School
Lothersdale, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HB |
3.94 miles |
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Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Priest Bank Road, Kildwick, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH |
4.31 miles |
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Glusburn Community Primary School
Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8PJ |
4.69 miles |
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Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Cam Lane, Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, BD23 3SX |
4.71 miles |
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Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Cracoe, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6LQ |
4.94 miles |
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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 |
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Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
0.4 miles |
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Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL |
0.55 miles |
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Brooklands School
Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB |
0.82 miles |
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South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL |
4.77 miles |