Upper Wharfedale School
Community school
Skipton, BD23 5BS
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 48% in England
22 of 40 in North Yorkshire
Pupils
351
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 45.6 | 48.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 36% | 61% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 35% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.55 | 0.60 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Skipton Girls' High School · 7.6 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Ermysted's Grammar School · 7.6 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- The Skipton Academy · 7.7 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- Nidderdale High School · 9.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
- Settle College · 11.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 27% in England
- South Craven School · 12.1 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
The neighbourhood
Upper Wharfedale School is in Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale (typical home £405,000, crime very low).
What is Upper Wharfedale School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Wharfedale School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Upper Wharfedale School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Upper Wharfedale School is in the bottom 48% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.