Gargrave Church of England Primary School vs The Skipton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gargrave Church of England Primary School
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
The Skipton Academy
Skipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
736 students
| Measure | Gargrave Church of England Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Skipton Academy Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #224 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #2584 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | – | 736 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 736 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Skipton | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gargrave.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gargrave Church of England Primary School better than The Skipton Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gargrave Church of England Primary School and The Skipton Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Skipton and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Gargrave Church of England Primary School and The Skipton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gargrave Church of England Primary School is unranked and The Skipton Academy is 224th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).