Skipton Girls' High School vs Upper Wharfedale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 12 km 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
Upper Wharfedale School
Skipton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
351 students
| Measure | Skipton Girls' High School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Upper Wharfedale School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 366 | #58 of 366 |
| National rank | #185 of 4,090 | #838 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 862 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 115.9% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.7 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.6% | 61% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.1% | 80.5% |
| EBacc average points | 6.57 | 4.03 |
| 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.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Skipton Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 74.0).
- •Skipton Girls' High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 351.
- •Skipton Girls' High School is a academy school while Upper Wharfedale School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Skipton Girls' High School is girls and Upper Wharfedale 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 Upper Wharfedale School?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton Girls' High School ranks higher (93.1 vs 74.0 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 Upper Wharfedale School?
About 12 km 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. Upper Wharfedale School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton Girls' High School and Upper Wharfedale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton Girls' High School is 5th of 366 and Upper Wharfedale School is 58th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).