The Skipton Academy is a secondary school in Skipton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Skipton Academy currently has around 658 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 24.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 20% who stay in school sixth forms and 59% progressing to further education , while 14% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ |
| Website: | http://www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01756792965 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Cook |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141179 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 835 |
| Number of Pupils: | 658 |
| Number of Boys: | 325 |
| Number of Girls: | 333 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.00% | 553 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 29 |
| Pakistani | 4.30% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 4 |
| African | 0.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton, Ings Community Primary and Nursery School Broughton Road , BD23 1TE | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Skipton Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireville School Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | - not rated | 696 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven College Gargrave Road , BD23 1US | - not rated | 193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands School Burnside Avenue , BD23 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.