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Schools in Skipton

A town in North Yorkshire

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 3,601 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Skipton at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker primary inspections

How Skipton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries155 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better75%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1164%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths64%Attainment 8 56.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary23%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Skipton

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 Skipton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Skipton

5 mainstream schools in Skipton, best first

See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Skipton

3 mainstream schools in Skipton, 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

The Skipton Academy

Skipton, BD23 1UQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

150 first choices, 156 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.8%
Pupils
736
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school The Skipton Academy
See all 5 secondary schools

Nurseries in Skipton

5 in Skipton, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Skipton

3 in Skipton, 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 Skipton

1 in Skipton. 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
The map

Every school in Skipton, 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, OutstandingSkipton, Water Street Community Primary School, GoodErmysted's Grammar School, GoodBrooklands 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, GoodChrist Church Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementFirst Steps Nursery, Expected standard in every areaFirst Steps Day Nursery, GoodBrougham Street Nursery School, Outstanding
  • Outstanding2
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
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 Skipton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Skipton's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Skipton by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Skipton vs England

How good are Skipton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Skipton

SkiptonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    75%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    3 of the 3 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    64%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    64%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    23%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 10 schools that have one.

90%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Skipton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
64% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%70%90%2018201920222023202420252026
64% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Skipton has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.

23% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Skipton's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Skipton23%

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 Skipton

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How many schools are in Skipton?

Skipton has 15 schools, including 6 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 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 Skipton?

The highest-ranked schools in Skipton 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.

What percentage of schools in Skipton are rated Good or Outstanding?

90% of inspected schools in Skipton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Skipton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Skipton, 64% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Skipton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Skipton is 18.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Skipton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Skipton is 17.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Skipton?

There are 3,601 pupils enrolled across schools in Skipton, with 932 in primary and 2,570 in secondary. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Skipton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Skipton 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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