Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School, Skipton
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Skipton, part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 15 schools in Skipton with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 64% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School are Greatwood Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 84% maths); Christ Church Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, 86% reading, 86% maths); Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 55% maths).
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Greatwood Community Primary SchoolChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolSkipton, Water Street Community Primary SchoolSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
The trust
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Doctor's Surgery (w-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 107 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School are Ermysted's Grammar School (0.6 miles), Skipton Girls' High School (0.7 miles) and The Skipton Academy (1.1 miles).
Ermysted's Grammar SchoolSkipton Girls' High SchoolThe Skipton Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy at this caring and supportive school. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Every pupil is welcome and valued. There is a genuine sense of community within the school.
The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Pupils are supportive of each other and respectful to the adults in the building. Pupils politely greet visitors and hold doors open for them. Pupils feel safe in school. They have trusted adults to speak to and can report any concerns to the 'worry monster.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed an ambitious curriculum. Leaders have identified the important knowledge that they want pupils to learn. This knowledge builds towards clearly defined curriculum end points. The school has implemented a lesson structure which encourages pupils to be collaborative and independent. Pupils debate often in lessons and have 'thinking time' before answering questions. This helps pupils to become more independent learners.
In most lessons, teachers regularly check to ensure that pupils learn and remember the intended curriculum. In some foundation subjects this does not happen as well. As a result, some pupils have small gaps in their knowledge in these subjects.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
35.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School.
- Tailored Tuition540m away · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Skipton610m away · Not yet graded
- kanga Kare Greatwood630m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School 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
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 24 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
4 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
Your chances of a place at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
225 pupils
350 places
125 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Skipton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Skipton
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
23.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
221
Total Pupils
116
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,420
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,569
Per pupil
£1428k
Total funding
£126k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
13.9%
Persistent absence
202
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 64% of its 350 places.
How big are the classes at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School has around 221 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 13.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School: Tailored Tuition (540m away, registered, not yet graded), Kip McGrath Skipton (610m away, registered, not yet graded) and kanga Kare Greatwood (630m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 24 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 4 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 Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is at Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)