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The Skipton Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UQ
The Skipton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 470 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Moorlands Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ilkley Grammar School and Nidderdale High School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attainment.
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Distance
(miles)
Score Name
0.4Skipton Girls' High School
0.6Ermysted's Grammar School
4.8South Craven School
6.8West Craven High School
7.7Carlton Keighley
7.7Upper Wharfedale School
7.8The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
8.4Colne Park High School
8.8Beckfoot Oakbank
9.5Ilkley Grammar School
10.0Colne Primet Academy
10.2Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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