SchoolScoresSkipton Parish CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
Brougham Street, Skipton, BD23 2ES
01756 793314 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Skipton comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Skipton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Skipton figures pool parents at the Skipton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
69% — 9 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.3% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Greatwood Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2019, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Embsay CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradleys Both Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cononley Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Skipton Parish CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Skipton Parish CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did Skipton Parish CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Skipton Parish CofE Primary School?
88% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Skipton Parish CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Skipton Parish CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Skipton Parish CofE Primary School as their first choice for 24 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147764.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.