Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Brougham Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2ES |
| Phone | 01756793314 |
| Reference Number | 147764 |
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school was inspected for the first time under the new criteria, revealing a caring environment where pupils are valued and supported. The school is part of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, ensuring a collaborative effort in governance and resource sharing. Leaders have established a strong curriculum that emphasizes both academic and personal development, creating a community where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55%
Girls: 45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 2 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 4 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 5 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Caring and supportive environment
- Ambitious and well-defined curriculum
- Effective teaching of phonics
- Promotes a love of reading
- Active engagement in personal development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils experience gaps in foundation subjects due to inconsistent assessment
- Writing curriculum progress is sometimes too rapid, affecting spelling and grammar development
- Mathematics and writing achievement at key stage 2 below national averages in 2023
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 104 |
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 | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | -2.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brougham Street Nursery School
Brougham Street, Skipton, BD23 2ES |
0.03 miles |
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Otley Street Community Nursery School
Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET |
0.2 miles |
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Greatwood Community Primary School
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ |
0.31 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Craven Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP |
0.37 miles |
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE |
0.39 miles |
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PJ |
0.44 miles |
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Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School
Carleton-in-Craven, Carleton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3DE |
1.61 miles |
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Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH |
1.74 miles |
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Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Skipton Road, Bradley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9EF |
1.84 miles |
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Cononley Primary School
Meadow Lane, Cononley, Keighley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8NA |
2.74 miles |
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Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Priest Bank Road, Kildwick, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH |
3.63 miles |
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Glusburn Community Primary School
Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8PJ |
4.19 miles |
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Lothersdale Primary School
Lothersdale, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HB |
4.21 miles |
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Silsden Primary School
Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0JJ |
4.36 miles |
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Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE |
4.36 miles |
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Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Main Street, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7JS |
4.46 miles |
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Eastburn Primary School
Green Close, Eastburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8UX |
4.48 miles |
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Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Bridge Road, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7ES |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brooklands School
Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB |
0.55 miles |
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Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL |
0.57 miles |
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Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
0.72 miles |
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The Skipton Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ |
1.06 miles |
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Craven College
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US |
1.14 miles |
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South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL |
4.2 miles |