SecondaryData as of May 2026

Skipton Girls' High School

Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QL

A Good-rated secondary school in Skipton.

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Girls

Pupils

855

Ages

11-18

FSM

6.6%

Attainment 8

69.5

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2022

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

Grammars in North Yorkshire Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

69.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

55.9%

Basics 9-5

89.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

94.8%

EBacc APS

6.57

EBacc 9-5

72.2%

EBacc 9-4

82.6%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

37.86

A*-A Grades

34.5%

A*-B Grades

64.6%

AAB+ %

21.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 120 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Skipton Girls' High School

Skipton Girls' High School is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.5. The school has around 855 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QL | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Skipton Girls' High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2022 — Good
Mar 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Skipton Girls' High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Skipton Girls' High School

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Frequently asked questions about Skipton Girls' High School

What is Skipton Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?

Skipton Girls' High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Skipton Girls' High School's latest exam results?

Skipton Girls' High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Skipton Girls' High School located?

Skipton Girls' High School is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 1QL).

How many pupils attend Skipton Girls' High School?

Skipton Girls' High School has around 855 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Skipton Girls' High School with other schools?

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