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Craven Pupil Referral Service, Skipton

Good
PRU
Pupil referral unit
Mixed
Ages 11–16

Craven Pupil Referral Service is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Skipton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.

Ofsted
Good (2014)
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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Craven Pupil Referral Service in detail

Craven Pupil Referral Service in its own words

In its own words: "Our Management Committee plays a vital role in the life of our school, providing support, challenge, and strategic direction to ensure the very best outcomes for our students. The committee is made up of a group of dedicated professionals with a wide range of skills and experience."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are pleased to welcome all pupils, families, and staff to the Summer Term. This is an important and exciting period in the academic year, particularly for our GCSE students and those completing end-of-year assessments. The GCSE examination period begins this term."

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Where pupils go next

Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 57% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 57% to a further education college.

Who goes there

70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 4 pupils (40%) received SEN support and 3 (30%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Snaygill Industrial Estate (nw-bound), 220 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 62 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Rebecca Lonsdale
Pupils:10
LA:North Yorkshire
Phone:01756630495
Address:The Snaygill Centre, Keighley Road, Skipton, BD23 2QS
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2009

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago

This judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

-

Overall

Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.

Inspected 20 February 2024View full report
URN:135851
UKPRN:10031100
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Skipton and Ripon
Urban/Rural:Urban: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

At a Glance

70.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Snaygill Industrial Estate (NW-bound)
220m · 4 min walk
The Skipton Hotel (opp)
306m · 5 min walk
Farm Croft (adj)
487m · 8 min walk
Cawder Road (SE-bound)
491m · 8 min walk
Snaygill R'bout (N-bound)
516m · 8 min walk

Free school transport

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You apply to the council where you live. Craven Pupil Referral Service is in North Yorkshire; for families living there:

Apply to North Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
4
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.

1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

63%

Available places

10 pupils

16 places

6 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Skipton

High pressure
New homes approved:668
Projected new pupils:120

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Skipton

Across North Yorkshire council

Low demand council-wide0.79 applications per place

Places available

7,086

Applications

5,586

Got 1st preference

91.9%

Got preferred school

98.8%

All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(4)

20 February 2024

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.

18 September 2018
11 March 2014
Leadership & ManagementGood

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

4

SEN Support

3

EHC Plans

70.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5
Moderate Learning Difficulty2
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
70.0%
Asian
20.0%
Mixed
10.0%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals70.0%
English as Additional Language10.0%

10

Total Pupils

6

Boys

4

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

3

Teachers

3.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£59,786

Mean salary

2026 data

Questions parents ask about Craven Pupil Referral Service

What is Craven Pupil Referral Service's Ofsted rating?

Craven Pupil Referral Service's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for Craven Pupil Referral Service?

No fixed boundary. When Craven Pupil Referral Service is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How many pupils go to Craven Pupil Referral Service?

Craven Pupil Referral Service has around 10 pupils on roll. 70% are eligible for free school meals.

How do I apply to Craven Pupil Referral Service?

Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Craven Pupil Referral Service on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

How many road collisions happen near Craven Pupil Referral Service?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Craven Pupil Referral Service?

Craven Pupil Referral Service is at The Snaygill Centre, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2QS.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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