Best secondary schools in Skipton (2026)
Skipton has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Skipton Girls' High School, in the top 4% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 59.5, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 4% in England |
Skipton Girls' High School Skipton · Grammar · Girls |
68.4 | 69.7 | 90% | Good | |
2 Top 5% in England |
Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton · Grammar · Boys |
66.0 | 67.3 | 87% | Good | |
3 Bottom 12% in England |
The Skipton Academy Skipton |
39.2 | 41.6 | 29% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Skipton?
On exam results over the last three years, Skipton Girls' High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Skipton, in the top 4% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.