Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Skipton

In its own words: "Through our caring ethos and implementation of our Christian values, we work hard to help children to feel good about themselves. Talking to, and teaching children about physical and mental wellbeing is something we do daily: it runs throughout our curriculum, our Collective Worship, and our interactions in the classroom and in the playground."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Christ Church, we pride ourselves on supporting the development of happy and confident children who not only achieve well academically but build on their skills for life and enjoy coming to school. Christ Church Primary School is a five mixed age class school set in the beautiful market town of Skipton, the gateway to the Dales."

The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Christ Church Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church Church of England Primary School are St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 55% maths); Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and Greatwood Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 97% reading, 84% maths).

Christ Church Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 26 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carleton Street (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 115 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

Christ Church Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Christ Church Church of England Primary School are Ermysted's Grammar School (0.4 miles), Skipton Girls' High School (0.5 miles) and The Skipton Academy (0.8 miles).