Skipton Girls' High School
URN: 136664 • Skipton BD23 1QL
Overview
- Name
- Skipton Girls' High School
- URN
- 136664
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martha Featherstone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01756707600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1QL
Summary
Skipton Girls' High School is a selective secondary academy for girls located in Skipton, North Yorkshire. With a current enrolment of 855 students, the school has a capacity of 744 and is known for its strong academic performance. Ofsted rated the school as 'Good' in 2022, highlighting its 'Outstanding' behaviour and values. The school serves students from various regions, including Craven, Bradford, and Lancashire, fostering a diverse community.
The curriculum at Skipton Girls' High School emphasizes academic excellence while promoting creativity and curiosity across subjects. The school offers a comprehensive Post-16 provision, welcoming students from over 20 different secondary schools. A robust house system integrates various aspects of school life, encouraging participation in sports, arts, and academic competitions.
Student leadership is a key component of the school's ethos, empowering students to take active roles within the community. The dedicated staff are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges while promoting values of kindness and sustainability.
The curriculum at Skipton Girls' High School emphasizes academic excellence while promoting creativity and curiosity across subjects. The school offers a comprehensive Post-16 provision, welcoming students from over 20 different secondary schools. A robust house system integrates various aspects of school life, encouraging participation in sports, arts, and academic competitions.
Student leadership is a key component of the school's ethos, empowering students to take active roles within the community. The dedicated staff are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges while promoting values of kindness and sustainability.
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Nearby alternatives
- Skipton Girls' High School (70.2)
- Ermysted's Grammar School (64.7)
- Upper Wharfedale School (64.5)
- The Skipton Academy (55.9)
- Aireville School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 744
- Pupils
- 855
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 855
- FSM %
- 6.60
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 855 | 0 | 855 | 744 | 6.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 884 | 0 | 884 | 744 | 7.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 877 | 0 | 877 | 744 | 6.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 877 | 0 | 877 | 744 | 6.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 873 | 0 | 873 | 744 | 6.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 873 | 0 | 873 | 744 | 4.50 |
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