Threshfield Primary School, Skipton

In its own words: "Threshfield Primary School is located in Threshfield, Skipton and is under the authority of North Yorkshire County Council. We currently hold 86 pupils, plus preschool from the ages of 3 - 11 years old."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Threshfield Primary School. I am both privileged and proud to be the Headteacher and to work in such a positive community and such an idyllic location. There is something unique about the school that really has to be experienced."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, choir and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Threshfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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, 12 families put Threshfield Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Threshfield Primary School are Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Threshfield Primary School.

Threshfield Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (94%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 15 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Threshfield Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Threshfield Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Bank (se-bound), 340 metres away.

Threshfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.