Skipton Girls' High School vs The Skipton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 637 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
The Skipton Academy
Skipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
736 students
| Measure | Skipton Girls' High School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Skipton Academy Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 366 | #224 of 366 |
| National rank | #185 of 4,090 | #2584 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 862 | 736 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 736 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 115.9% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.7 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.6% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.1% | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.57 | 3.49 |
| 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.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Skipton Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 37.4).
- •Skipton Girls' High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 736.
- •Skipton Girls' High School is girls and The Skipton Academy 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 The Skipton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton Girls' High School ranks higher (93.1 vs 37.4 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 The Skipton Academy?
About 637 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. The Skipton Academy: 736. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton Girls' High School and The Skipton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton Girls' High School is 5th of 366 and The Skipton Academy is 224th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).