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The Skipton Academy

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

person Mr Mark Cook (Principal)

corporate_fareMOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST

location_onSkipton, BD23 1UQ

language Visit Website phone 01756792965

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

474

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Attainment 8

39.9

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GCSE Rank

#34 in North Yorkshire

#2,917 of 4,024 nationally

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The Skipton Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Skipton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Skipton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Skipton, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 736 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9, placing the school #34 in North Yorkshire and #2,917 of 4,024 nationally. 25.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 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

39.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

25.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

51.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.5%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)50.00%

Triple Science Entry8.70%

EBacc Slot Score12.5 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

41.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

29.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.2%

Entering EBacc4.50%

EBacc APS3.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

17.80%

Entering EBacc6.80%

EBacc APS3.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.28

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.26

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.79

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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

86.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68.5%

Apprenticeships15.1%

Employment2.7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9.6%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships21%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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
2026	#2,990 / 4,024	#38	#2,917	#1
2025	#2,054 / 3,948	#33	#2,591	#1
2024	#3,072 / 4,450	#41	#3,133	#2,799
2023	#1,961 / 4,321	#27	#2,891	#1,549
2022	#2,499 / 4,199	#33	#3,035	#1,826
2019	#2,514 / 2,711	#28	#2,502	#2,403
2018	#2,287 / 2,537	#24	#2,464	#1,918

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 January 2023

Inspection Report

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09 February 2022

Inspection Report

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21 March 2019

Inspection Report

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13 November 2018

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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13 June 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2023-01-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2019-03-21

Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2018-11-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2018-06-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2017-06-13

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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2013-05-14

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

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

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(18 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 658 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	658	23	3.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	662	29	4.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	586	24	4.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	590	20	3.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	597	42	7.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	472	22	4.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	474	16	3.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	475	13	2.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	390	10	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	381	16	4.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	371	20	5.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	319	17	5.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	312	5	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	315	25	7.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	285	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	285	13	4.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	289	32	11.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	293	14	4.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	293	10	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	291	4	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	339	19	5.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	341	29	8.5%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	346	31	9.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	373	24	6.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	375	20	5.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	385	18	4.7%	3.1%	0

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 74 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 70 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 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.

90%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89%Positive

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

20%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree29%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree47%

agree13%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable24%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree44%

agree28%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

Don't know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree40%

agree55%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree70%

agree25%

disagree1%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree34%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

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

Top Secondary Schools in North Yorkshire

Ripon Grammar School

Skipton Girls' High School

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