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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.6 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 56% of schools. However, only 16% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging top performers.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.96263, -2.01900 · BD23 1PE
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121417
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School a good school?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School scores 55.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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