The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.05
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Anita Lall (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
October 2003 | Inspection
Full inspection
January 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAireville School
Secondary · Very close
Skipton Girls' High School
Secondary · 718m away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brooklands School
Special school · 1.5km away
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 1.7km away
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Craven College's Ofsted rating?
Craven College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Craven College take?
Craven College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Craven College?
Craven College is in Skipton, BD23 1US, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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