Skipton Girls' High School vs Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 561 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
862 students
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Skipton Girls' High School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 366 | #474 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #185 of 4,090 | #5183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 862 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 115.9% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Skipton | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sghs.org.uk | www.waterstreetschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Skipton Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 63.3).
- •Skipton Girls' High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 215.
- •Skipton Girls' High School is a academy school while Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Skipton Girls' High School is girls and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is co-educational.
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 Skipton Girls' High School better than Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton Girls' High School ranks higher (93.1 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Skipton Girls' High School and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Skipton and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skipton Girls' High School: 862. Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton Girls' High School and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton Girls' High School is 5th of 366 and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is 474th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).