Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

URN: 121417 • Skipton BD23 1PE

Overview

Name
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
URN
121417
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Neil Gunstone (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01756793026
Website
Visit
Address
Elliot Street, Skipton BD23 1PE

Summary

Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is a mixed primary school located in the heart of Skipton, North Yorkshire. With a capacity of 210 pupils, the school currently serves 216 students, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for children, parents, and the local community. The school aims to create a happy and stimulating atmosphere where children are encouraged to be self-disciplined, creative, and motivated to achieve high standards across the curriculum.

The school's ethos focuses on developing confidence and a love for learning, with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills. Water Street Primary School promotes respect for others and encourages curiosity about the world, preparing students to face future challenges with resilience. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations and support each child's individual learning journey.

Additionally, Water Street offers an after-school club, Out & About, which provides care until 6:30 PM. This service is independently run but closely integrated with the school, ensuring a safe and age-appropriate environment for children to engage in activities after school hours.

Key details

LA
North Yorkshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
216
Boys
96
Girls
120
FSM %
8.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 216 96 120 210 8.80
2024-09-11 217 101 116 210 8.80
2023-09-11 224 111 113 210 5.40
2022-09-11 224 111 113 210 5.40
2021-09-11 223 110 113 210 3.10
2020-09-11 220 115 105 210 0.50

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