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Schools in BD23

A postcode district in North Yorkshire

  • Postcode district
  • 37 schools and nurseries

In short: BD23 is a postcode district in North Yorkshire with 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3720 primary · 6 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BD23

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BD23 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BD23

20 in BD23, best first

Threshfield Primary School

Skipton, BD23 5NP · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

12 first choices, 12 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
20.3
View school Threshfield Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in BD23

6 in BD23, best first

Skipton Girls' High School

Skipton, BD23 1QL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

180 first choices, 120 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1667.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
862
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Skipton Girls' High School

Ermysted's Grammar School

Skipton, BD23 1PL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

181 first choices, 127 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1664.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
836
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Ermysted's Grammar School

Upper Wharfedale School

Skipton, BD23 5BS · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

65 first choices, 66 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
351
Pupils per teacher
16.3
View school Upper Wharfedale School
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Nurseries in BD23

12 in BD23, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in BD23

3 in BD23, by the school's Eduscope score

Skipton Girls' High School

Skipton, BD23 1QL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

180 first choices, 120 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1667.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
862
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Skipton Girls' High School

Ermysted's Grammar School

Skipton, BD23 1PL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

181 first choices, 127 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1664.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
836
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Ermysted's Grammar School

Brooklands School

Skipton, BD23 2DB · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
126
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Brooklands School

Special Schools in BD23

1 in BD23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brooklands School

Skipton, BD23 2DB · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
126
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Brooklands School

Private Schools in BD23

1 in BD23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Wharfedale Montessori School

Skipton, BD23 6AN · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
28
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Wharfedale Montessori School
The map

Every school in BD23, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Brougham Street Nursery School, Outstanding in every areaOtley Street Community Nursery School, OutstandingHellifield Community Primary School, Good in every areaKettlewell Primary School, GoodSkipton, Water Street Community Primary School, GoodThornton in Craven Community Primary School, GoodCracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, GoodEmbsay Church of England Primary School, GoodGrassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodGargrave Church of England Primary School, Expected standard in every areaThe Boyle and Petyt Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasBurnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodKirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodLong Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodUpper Wharfedale School, OutstandingErmysted's Grammar School, GoodWharfedale Montessori School, Requires improvementBrooklands School, GoodCraven Pupil Referral Service, GoodSkipton Girls' High School, GoodThe Skipton Academy, GoodSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy, Needs attention in 5 areasSkipton Parish Church of England Primary School, GoodGreatwood Community Primary School, GoodCarleton Endowed CofE Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasChrist Church Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementThreshfield Primary School, GoodRocking Horse Montessori Nursery, GoodChipmonks Day Nursery Hellifield, GoodHebden Nursery Ltd, Needs attention in 3 areasFirst Steps Nursery, Expected standard in every areaLittle Acorns Nursery, GoodFirst Steps Day Nursery, GoodLittle Acorns Nursery, GoodEmbsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup, OutstandingEmbsay Children's Centre, Strong standard in every areaBrougham Street Nursery School, Outstanding
  • Outstanding4
  • Good22
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BD23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BD23 has 37 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about BD23

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How many schools are in BD23?

BD23 has 37 schools, including 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BD23?

The highest-ranked schools in BD23 on Eduscope are Skipton Girls' High School, Ermysted's Grammar School, Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BD23?

There is 1 independent school in BD23. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BD23?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in BD23 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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