The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Sykes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSkipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Skipton Girls' High School
Secondary · 453m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 576m away
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 710m away
Brougham Street Nursery School
Nursery · 752m away
Brooklands School
Special school · 897m away
Aireville School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy is in Skipton, BD23 1PJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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