Best Primary Schools in Skipton
20 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Skipton, 20 primary schools, accounting for 46.5% of the total, provide education to 2,044 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.91.
- Skipton's primary schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 94.1% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 16 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 17 inspected.
- At Skipton's primary schools, 60.8% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and 18.0% are eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- Primary schools in Skipton have 12.2% of pupils with special educational needs, a persistent absence rate of 11.3%, and spending per pupil of £8,835.
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
WM
Wharfedale Montessori School
Skipton, BD23 6AN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils30
P/T Ratio–
EC
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 6RH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.2%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio22.8
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 3RE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence5.2%
Pupils90
P/T Ratio17.0
SP
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 2ES
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence5.1%
Pupils220
P/T Ratio22.4
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 4BY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence5.5%
Pupils54
P/T Ratio17.3
Craven Pupil Referral Service
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 2QS
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils10
P/T Ratio19.0
CA
Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 6LQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence2.6%
Pupils43
P/T Ratio10.5
Brooklands School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 2DB
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.8%
Pupils108
P/T Ratio6.7
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 6BP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence6.1%
Pupils43
P/T Ratio17.2
KP
Kettlewell Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 5HX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils28
P/T Ratio15.6
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Skipton, BD23 2AP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.5%
Pupils145
P/T Ratio22.0
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 1PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected35%
Absence7.0%
Pupils153
P/T Ratio21.2
Hellifield Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skipton, BD23 4HA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence3.9%
Pupils68
P/T Ratio16.6
Threshfield Primary School
Skipton, BD23 5NP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils103
P/T Ratio25.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 primary schools in Skipton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Skipton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 11% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,835 | £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.