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The Skipton Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.1 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
658
Capacity
835
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage achieving grade 5 or above is lower at 29%, indicating room for improvement. Overall, parents may appreciate the school's positive environment, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.96274, -2.03691 · BD23 1UQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141179
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Skipton Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Skipton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is The Skipton Academy a good school?
The Skipton Academy scores 29.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 The Skipton Academy in GCSEs?
The Skipton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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