Craven Pupil Referral Service, Skipton
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)
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis 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.
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
Latest from Craven Pupil Referral Service
7th Sep 2026 Welcome to the School Year 2026 2027 The Autumn Term, we will continue to support every young person with their well being, and personal development. New timetables and baseline...
7 Sep 2026
7th Sep 2026 Craven PRS gets a summer makeover Craven PRS in Skipton, received a "DIY SOS-style" makeover on Monday, August 24, thanks to a team from corporate business ESR Europe. The project...
7 Sep 2026
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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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
10 pupils
16 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Skipton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Skipton
Across North Yorkshire council
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)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
70.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
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
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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)