The Skipton Academy
URN: 141179 • Skipton BD23 1UQ
Overview
- Name
- The Skipton Academy
- URN
- 141179
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard McManus (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01756792965
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UQ
Summary
The Skipton Academy, located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 658 students, against a capacity of 835. The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive and ambitious learning environment, emphasising the importance of student resilience and staff dedication. The school is part of the Moorlands Learning Trust, which enhances its educational offerings and community engagement.
The curriculum at The Skipton Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with a strong focus on academic achievement, as evidenced by the recent celebration of the school's best-ever GCSE results. The academy also promotes extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various clubs, which contribute to students' personal development and well-being.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with regular events such as open evenings to engage prospective families and opportunities for parents to connect with staff. The school prioritises student support through initiatives like the National Tutoring Programme and dedicated resources for mental health and well-being, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
The curriculum at The Skipton Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with a strong focus on academic achievement, as evidenced by the recent celebration of the school's best-ever GCSE results. The academy also promotes extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various clubs, which contribute to students' personal development and well-being.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with regular events such as open evenings to engage prospective families and opportunities for parents to connect with staff. The school prioritises student support through initiatives like the National Tutoring Programme and dedicated resources for mental health and well-being, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Join Our Open Evening and Open Doors Events (calendar)
- Calendar and School day (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- School Homework Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Skipton Girls' High School (70.2)
- Ermysted's Grammar School (64.7)
- Upper Wharfedale School (64.5)
- Skipton Girls' High School (61.6)
- Aireville School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 835
- Pupils
- 658
- Boys
- 325
- Girls
- 333
- FSM %
- 24.50
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 658 | 325 | 333 | 835 | 24.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 590 | 305 | 285 | 835 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 381 | 195 | 186 | 835 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 381 | 195 | 186 | 835 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 312 | 166 | 146 | 835 | 19.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 285 | 152 | 133 | 835 | 17.90 |
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