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Tuesday 5 November 2024

From Trenches to Memorials

Students explored WWI battlefields in Belgium and France, gaining deep insights into history, sacrifice, and remembrance on this powerful, immersive journey.

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Friday 18 October 2024

Empowering Students to Save Lives

Our school proudly celebrated the successful participation of 140 students in the Restart a Heart Day program

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Wednesday 16 October 2024

Year 7 Clinch Dales Cup Victory

Our Year 7 football team delivered an outstanding performance in the Dales Cup.

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Monday 14 October 2024

Dales Cup Highlights Effort and Teamwork

The Dales Cup provided a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate their football skills and team spirit

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At The Skipton Academy, we are enabling our students to achieve their potential. We believe that our ethos of Belong, Challenge, Inspire encapsulates our vision for education. As teachers, we are committed to providing learning which is engaging and allows students to make progress in every lesson, every day. We are determined to provide first-class comprehensive education to the community of Skipton and we have achieved much this academic year to make that a reality for these are exciting times at The Skipton Academy and the journey has just begun.

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Richard McManus | Principal

PTA Meeting Half-Term 2

Meeting in school, have your say and contribute to the school life

Children in Need

Non-Uniform day raising money for Children in Need

Year 11 Mock Exams

Year 11 Mock exams are scheduled to take place during this fortnight.

Training Day

School closed to students

Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Jumper Day raising money for The Principal Trust and The Skipton Academy PTA and Friends

Christmas Lunch

An opportunity for students to enjoy a Christmas lunch with their friends and teachers

Autumn Celebration Assembly

Celebrating students' achievements from the last academic term

Christmas Holiday

Closes - 20th December at 12:30 Opens - 6th January at 08:30

Spring Term

Spring Term commences for all students.

Year 11 Parents Evening

An opportunity for parents and carers to speak to teachers and ask any questions.

PTA Meeting Half-Term 3

Meeting in school, have your say and contribute to the school life

Revision & Exam Prep Evening

Supercharge your child's exam prep! Essential tips for success.

Year 8 Parents' Evening

An opportunity for parents and carers to speak to teachers and ask any questions.

Year 9 Options Assembly

Year 9 Options launch assembly for students

Careers Day

Inspiring Minds, Raising Aspirations

Year 11 GCSE Mock Exams

Year 11 Mock exams are scheduled to take place during this fortnight.

Year 9 Parents Evening

An opportunity for parents and carers to speak to teachers and ask any questions.

Red Nose Day 2025

Non-Uniform day raising money for Red Nose Day

Year 9 Options Launch

Options Launch for Year 9 Students

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Careers

The careers support programme at The Skipton Academy focuses on encouraging each student to consider a wide range of career pathways and provides the support to make their goals a reality.

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Admissions and Transition

Admission and transition are crucial in ensuring that students at The Skipton Academy are prepared for the next step in their educational journey. The curriculum is designed to be balanced, challenging and relevant.

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Useful links for Parents

At the heart of the Skipton Academy, is the positive relationship between students, parents/carers, and teachers. To enrich and broaden students' experience they can partake in a range of enrichment opportunities.

Tuesday 5 November 2024

From Trenches to Memorials

Students explored WWI battlefields in Belgium and France, gaining deep insights into history, sacrifice, and remembrance on this powerful, immersive journey.

Read more

Friday 18 October 2024

Empowering Students to Save Lives

Our school proudly celebrated the successful participation of 140 students in the Restart a Heart Day program

Read more

Wednesday 16 October 2024

Year 7 Clinch Dales Cup Victory

Our Year 7 football team delivered an outstanding performance in the Dales Cup.

Read more

Monday 14 October 2024

Dales Cup Highlights Effort and Teamwork

The Dales Cup provided a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate their football skills and team spirit

Read more

Tuesday 1 October 2024

William Crowned 125cc XC British Champion

William Scotland has been crowned the 2024 125cc British XC Quad Champion

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Thursday 26 September 2024

Record-Breaking Open Evening

Our recent Open Evening saw the highest attendance to date, with a large number of prospective students, parents, and members of the community joining us.

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Wednesday 18 September 2024

Step Into Success' Evening

The Skipton Academy recently hosted its 'Step Into Success' evening, marking the beginning of their journey toward GCSE success.

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Monday 16 September 2024

Adventure and Discovery Await in C&C Week

We are excited to announce the upcoming Challenge and Celebration Week 2025

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Monday 16 September 2024

Open Door Tours and Open Evening

Inviting prospective parents and students to come visit and see what The Skipton Academy has to offer you!

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