The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Neil Gunstone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 458m away
Skipton Girls' High School
Secondary · 561m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 561m away
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Brougham Street Nursery School
Nursery · 669m away
Brooklands School
Special school · 954m away
Skipton, Greatwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School take?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is in Skipton, BD23 1PE, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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