Schools in Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
22 schools · 4,422 students · 11 local authority, 10 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 120.
Skipton, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 22 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,422 students. By level there are 18 primary, 4 secondary; by sector 11 local authority, 10 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Skipton's schools is 120, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Skipton Girls' High School (93.1, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Ermysted's Grammar School (92.6, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), and Upper Wharfedale School (74.0, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Skipton Girls' High School (862 students), Ermysted's Grammar School (836 students), The Skipton Academy (736 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Skipton
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 193Skipton Girls' High SchoolSkipton · Academy Secondary69.7 Attainment 8 · 862 students
- 293Ermysted's Grammar SchoolSkipton · Local authority Secondary67.3 Attainment 8 · 836 students
- 374Upper Wharfedale SchoolSkipton · Local authority Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 351 students
- 470Greatwood Community Primary SchoolSkipton · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 563Skipton, Water Street Community Primary SchoolSkipton · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 662Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolSkipton · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 760Threshfield Primary SchoolSkipton · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 115 students
- 859Skipton Parish Church of England Primary SchoolSkipton · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 952The Boyle and Petyt Primary SchoolSkipton · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 1040St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary AcademySkipton · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
- 1139Carleton Endowed CofE Primary SchoolSkipton · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 1237The Skipton AcademySkipton · Academy Secondary41.6 Attainment 8 · 736 students
- 1328Hellifield Community Primary SchoolSkipton · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skipton Girls' High School Skipton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.1 Top 5% | 69.7 Attainment 8 | 862 |
| 2 | Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 92.6 Top 5% | 67.3 Attainment 8 | 836 |
| 3 | Upper Wharfedale School Skipton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 74.0 Top 25% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 351 |
| 4 | Greatwood Community Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.0 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 5 | Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 63.3 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 6 | Christ Church Church of England Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 7 | Threshfield Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 59.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 115 |
| 8 | Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 9 | The Boyle and Petyt Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 52.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 10 | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Skipton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.1 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 148 |
| 11 | Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.1 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 12 | The Skipton Academy Skipton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.4 Lower 50% | 41.6 Attainment 8 | 736 |
| 13 | Hellifield Community Primary School Skipton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 27.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
Other schools in Skipton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
44 students
Kettlewell Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
31 students
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
56 students
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
53 students
Embsay Church of England Primary School
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Gargrave Church of England Primary School
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Wharfedale Montessori School
Skipton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
28 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Skipton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Skipton?
Skipton Girls' High School is the highest-ranked school in Skipton with a Success Index (England) of 93.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Skipton?
Skipton has 22 schools (18 primary, 4 secondary) educating 4,422 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Skipton?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Skipton is 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.