The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
21%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 47 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 658
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 24.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Cook (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Skipton Academy a selective school?
No. The Skipton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Skipton Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Skipton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Skipton Academy?
The Skipton Academy currently has 658 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Skipton Academy take?
The Skipton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Skipton Academy?
The Skipton Academy is in Skipton, BD23 1UQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Skipton Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Skipton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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