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Skipton Girls' High School
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- Skipton BD23 1QL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: High expectations with notable achievement across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behaviour; kind and respectful environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Regular training, including support for SEND pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching varies by subject; some lack depth beyond exam requirements.
Communication: Use Ofsted Parent View to provide opinions or find out others' views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong safeguarding culture but needs better internal reporting.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to ensure deep understanding in subjects, improve PSHE oversight.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying not tolerated; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture but needs better information sharing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive program including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leadership roles in clubs enhance educational experience.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive independent advice, compliant with Baker Clause.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well supported with university applications but need more on non-university paths.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers use information to meet SEND pupils' needs effectively.
Subjects Offered: Ambitious curriculum across subjects with detailed plans.
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Skipton Girls' High School is a Secondary, Girls school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 884 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the centre of Skipton, a bustling market town in North Yorkshire that was recently named one of the finest places to live in the UK, there is a STEM and engineering-focused school for girls called Skipton Girls' High School. The Academy provides educational services to the residents of North Yorkshire and the nearby areas that border Lancashire and West Yorkshire. The Academy is an 800-student, successful 11鈥�18 selective state school that has twice been designated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted. While the school is selective for students entering in Year 7, girls entering in Year 16 come from more than 20 different secondary schools in the area. Although the majority of the school is housed in conventional structures, on December 3, 2015, we were thrilled to unveil our brand-new, $1.8 million STEM centre. The centre offers us cutting-edge learning areas designed around the idea of inquiry-based learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 90% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 26.60% | 35.00% | 4.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 48.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 66% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.46 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 50.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 94% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 79% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 87% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.81 | 3.29 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 1 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 2 | 48.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 77% 8 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 91% 10 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.86 | 3.22 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 6 | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 47.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 69% 15 | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 81% 5 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.43 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.91 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 46.79% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 84% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 86% | 18.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.37 | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.27 | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.60% | 16.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.54 | 35.42 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.51 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.0% | 21.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 55.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 22.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.89 1 | 31.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.03 1 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.0% | 18.36% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 56.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.23 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.03 3 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.4% | 18.38% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.57 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.2 | 32.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.4% | 17.41% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 42.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Skipton Girls' High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
