Thursday 21 August 2025
Skipton Achieves Best GCSE Results
The Skipton Academy marked its best ever GCSE results, celebrating student resilience, staff dedication, and a bright future ahead.
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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.
Richard McManus | Principal
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.
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.
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.
Thursday 21 August 2025
Skipton Achieves Best GCSE Results
The Skipton Academy marked its best ever GCSE results, celebrating student resilience, staff dedication, and a bright future ahead.
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Moroccan Expedition Builds Skills, Memories
For 14 days, Skipton Academy students immersed themselves in Moroccan life - building, trekking, and developing life-changing skills.
Friday 1 August 2025
End-of-term newsletter out now! Catch up on highlights, achievements & more.
Monday 21 July 2025
Adventures Beyond the Classroom Walls
Students embraced adventure, culture, and creativity during Challenge and Celebration Week, gaining lifelong skills outside the traditional classroom.
Friday 18 July 2025
Celebrating Achievement Across the Academy
End-of-Term Assemblies honoured Skipton Academy students with awards for achievement, progress, resilience, and embodying school values.
Thursday 10 July 2025
Sports Weeks Celebrate Inclusion and Achievement
Skipton Academy’s Sports Weeks united all year groups in inclusive competitions, boosting confidence, motivation, and lifelong appreciation for sport.
Monday 7 July 2025
Colour Run Unites School Community
Over 600 participants joined Skipton Academy’s first colour run, raising £5,500 while celebrating fun, fitness, and community spirit.
Monday 30 June 2025
Prom Night Marks Joyful Farewell
Year 11 students celebrated their journey with a glamorous prom at Skipton Town Hall, marking resilience, friendship, and new beginnings.
Friday 27 June 2025
Record Transition Welcomes New Students
Skipton Academy’s largest ever Year 6 intake enjoyed transition days filled with teamwork, bushcraft, and friendship-building activities.