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Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.4 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
855
Capacity
744
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic attainment, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally. A remarkable 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 90% attaining grade 5 or higher. Additionally, a high percentage of students enter the English Baccalaureate, reflecting a strong commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 69.7 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 90% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 95% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 83% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.2%
Asian Pakistani22.5%
Asian Indian4.3%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.96381, -2.02734 · BD23 1QL
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136664
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sghs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Skipton Girls' High School rated by Ofsted?
Skipton Girls' High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Skipton Girls' High School a good school?
Skipton Girls' High School scores 91.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Skipton Girls' High School in GCSEs?
Skipton Girls' High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 69.7. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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