The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 69.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
69.7
25.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
90%
47.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 855
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Martha Featherstone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 453m away
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Primary · 561m away
Aireville School
Secondary · 637m away
Craven College
16 plus · 718m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 1.0km away
Brooklands School
Special school · 1.1km away
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Skipton Girls' High School a selective school?
Yes. Skipton Girls' High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Skipton Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Skipton Girls' High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skipton Girls' High School?
Skipton Girls' High School currently has 855 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skipton Girls' High School take?
Skipton Girls' High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Skipton Girls' High School?
Skipton Girls' High School is in Skipton, BD23 1QL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skipton Girls' High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Skipton Girls' High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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