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Upper Wharfedale School

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Upper Wharfedale School

Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, Skipton, BD23 5BS

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.1%
Basics 9-5
61.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.346.4
2023/2445.646.4
2024/2548.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.550.00
2023/24+0.600.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
14.3%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
7.8%
EBacc 9-4
10.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Skipton Girls' High School
12.01 km away · Academy converter
Good
Ermysted's Grammar School
12.04 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Craven College
12.06 km away · Further education
The Skipton Academy
12.19 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Brooklands School
13.04 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Upper Wharfedale School

Upper Wharfedale School is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 87 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. The school has around 363 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wharfeside Avenue, Skipton, BD23 5BS | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Upper Wharfedale School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Upper Wharfedale School

What is Upper Wharfedale School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Wharfedale School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Upper Wharfedale School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 87 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Upper Wharfedale School.
What are Upper Wharfedale School's latest exam results?
Upper Wharfedale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Upper Wharfedale School located?
Upper Wharfedale School is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 5BS).
How many pupils attend Upper Wharfedale School?
Upper Wharfedale School has around 363 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Upper Wharfedale School with other schools?
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