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The Skipton Academy

Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

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

Academic picture

41.6school · 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
41.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.2%
Basics 9-5
29.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

41.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.046.4
2023/2437.046.4
2024/2541.646.0

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
2022/23-0.020.00
2023/24-0.620.00
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
4.5%
EBacc APS
3.49
EBacc 9-5
1.1%
EBacc 9-4
3.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Craven College
0.18 km away · Further education
Skipton Girls' High School
0.64 km away · Academy converter
Good
Ermysted's Grammar School
0.89 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Brooklands School
1.32 km away · Community special school
Good
Craven Pupil Referral Service
2.38 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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About The Skipton Academy

The Skipton Academy is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. The school has around 658 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Skipton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Skipton Academy

What is The Skipton Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Skipton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Skipton Academy's latest exam results?
The Skipton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Skipton Academy located?
The Skipton Academy is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 1UQ).
How many pupils attend The Skipton Academy?
The Skipton Academy has around 658 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Skipton Academy with other schools?
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