Best Schools in Skipton
43 schools in Skipton
Key Facts
- There are 43 schools in Skipton, with 94.1% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Skipton's primary schools saw 60.8% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, closely matching the national average of 61.0%, with 2,044 pupils across 20 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Skipton outperformed national averages at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.25, an Attainment 8 score of 56.42, and 63.6% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Skipton, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.91, with £8,835 spent per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.25 and £7,629 spent per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Skipton
18 nurseries in Skipton
Top Primary Schools in Skipton
20 primary schools in Skipton
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 1PE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence3.6%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio28.1
GC
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 5LB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence3.9%
Pupils57
P/T Ratio16.6
CE
Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School
Skipton, BD23 3DE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected32%
Absence5.9%
Pupils144
P/T Ratio24.0
GC
Greatwood Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 2SJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.7%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio24.9
Top Secondary Schools in Skipton
4 secondary schools in Skipton
Ermysted's Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 1PL
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.59
Attainment 865.9
Eng+Maths97%
Pupils818
SG
Skipton Girls' High School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 1QL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.45
Attainment 866.9
Eng+Maths97%
Pupils855
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Skipton
1 sixth form colleges in Skipton
Top Independent Schools in Skipton
1 independent schools in Skipton
Frequently Asked Questions
Skipton has 43 schools, including 20 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Skipton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 56.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,479 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.