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Skipton Girls' High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Ms Martha Featherstone (Headteacher)

corporate_fareNORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onSkipton, BD23 1QL

language Visit Website phone 01756707600

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

889

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Attainment 8

67.5

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GCSE Rank

#2 in North Yorkshire

#138 of 4,024 nationally

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Skipton Girls' High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Skipton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Skipton Girls' High School is an academy converter in Skipton, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 862 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.5, placing the school #2 in North Yorkshire and #138 of 4,024 nationally. 86.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 50.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 64.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.5% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 42.2% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #146 nationally), out of 69% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: -0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

67.5

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

86.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

97.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)50.4%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)96.50%

Triple Science Entry81.40%

EBacc Slot Score20.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

69.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

89.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

99.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)55.0%

Entering EBacc94.80%

EBacc APS6.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

66.9

Grade 5+ E&M

89.30%

Entering EBacc95.50%

EBacc APS6.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

68.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc96%

EBacc APS6.46

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

70.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc94%

EBacc APS6.81

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

71.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS6.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

67.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS6.43

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

97.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97.3%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0.9%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

119

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.4%

Achieving A*–A34.5%

Achieving A*–B64.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.2%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

132

Retention rate97.70%

Post-18 Destinations 93% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 69%

handshake Apprenticeships 2.3%

work Employment 17.8%

Not sustained / NEET3.9%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

134

Retention rate96.30%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)93% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 69.5%

stars Top-Third Universities 42.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 3.9%

work Employment 13.3%

Not sustained / NEET5.5%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

115

Retention rate96.5%

Post-18 Destinations 92.9% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 69%

handshake Apprenticeships 1.8%

work Employment 17.7%

Not sustained / NEET3.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#118 / 4,024	#2	#138	#1	—	#146	#602
2025	#87 / 3,948	#1	#124	#1	#1,472	#146	#602
2024	#166 / 4,450	#3	#159	#570	#726	#146	#602
2023	#144 / 4,321	#3	#129	#347	—	—	#480
2022	#122 / 4,199	#3	#132	#481	—	—	#536
2019	#126 / 2,711	#3	#94	#293	—	—	—
2018	#223 / 2,537	#4	#111	#470	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-09-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2008-03-05

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.2%(2 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 855 pupils. During this period, there were 2 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	855	2	0.2%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	848	4	0.5%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	881	6	0.7%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	884	5	0.6%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	881	1	0.1%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	886	5	0.6%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	889	2	0.2%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	893	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	875	4	0.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	877	2	0.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	878	0	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	872	1	0.1%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	873	3	0.3%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	874	3	0.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	873	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	873	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	874	2	0.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	885	1	0.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	891	3	0.3%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	894	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	856	2	0.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	858	2	0.2%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	859	5	0.6%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	809	3	0.4%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	809	4	0.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	810	1	0.1%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 15 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree61%

agree36%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable46%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes14%

no86%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree47%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

Don't know12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree77%

agree19%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree26%

disagree2%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree40%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree36%

disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree42%

disagree7%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Ermysted's Grammar School

St Aidan's Church of England High School

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

Harrogate Grammar School

Lady Lumley's Academy