The Skipton Academy
Academy sponsor led
Skipton, BD23 1UQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
37 of 40 in North Yorkshire
Pupils
736
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
7.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | 37.0 | 41.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 18% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 20% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 | -0.62 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Skipton Girls' High School · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Ermysted's Grammar School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- South Craven School · 4.8 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- West Craven High School · 6.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 8% in England
- Upper Wharfedale School · 7.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 48% in England
- Carlton Keighley · 7.7 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
Best secondary schools in Skipton · Best secondary schools in North Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
The Skipton Academy is in Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale (typical home £405,000, crime very low).
What is The Skipton Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Skipton Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Skipton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Skipton Academy is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.