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Wednesday 8 January 2025

School Start Delayed Due to Ice

Staggered school start on Jan 8 due to ice. Year 7/11: 8:45-9:15, Year 8/9/10: 10:15-10:40. Walk if possible; car drop-offs on Gargrave Road advised.

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Monday 6 January 2025

School Closure Today

School is closed today due to weather but will reopen as normal tomorrow.

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Friday 20 December 2024

End of Term Newsletter

The School Newsletter is Here!

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Wednesday 27 November 2024

Making a Difference Together

Students raised £721.26 on non-uniform day for Children in Need, showcasing generosity and making a positive impact on young lives.

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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

Wed
15
Jan
2025

Year 11 Parents Evening

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

Wed
22
Jan
2025

Revision & Exam Prep Evening

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

Wed
29
Jan
2025

PTA Meeting Half-Term 3

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

Wed
5
Feb
2025

Year 8 Parents' Evening

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

Tue
25
Feb
2025

Year 9 Options Assembly

Year 9 Options launch assembly for students

Wed
26
Feb
2025

Careers Day

Inspiring Minds, Raising Aspirations

Mon
3
Mar
2025

Year 11 GCSE Mock Exams

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

Wed
5
Mar
2025

Year 9 Parents Evening

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

Fri
14
Mar
2025

Red Nose Day 2025

Non-Uniform day raising money for Red Nose Day

Wed
19
Mar
2025

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.

Wednesday 8 January 2025

School Start Delayed Due to Ice

Staggered school start on Jan 8 due to ice. Year 7/11: 8:45-9:15, Year 8/9/10: 10:15-10:40. Walk if possible; car drop-offs on Gargrave Road advised.

Read more

Monday 6 January 2025

School Closure Today

School is closed today due to weather but will reopen as normal tomorrow.

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Friday 20 December 2024

End of Term Newsletter

The School Newsletter is Here!

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Wednesday 27 November 2024

Making a Difference Together

Students raised £721.26 on non-uniform day for Children in Need, showcasing generosity and making a positive impact on young lives.

Read more

Friday 22 November 2024

Teamwork Leads to Growth

The girls’ netball team showed resilience at the Dale Cup, adapting to challenges, showcasing leadership, and shining with standout performances

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Thursday 14 November 2024

Future Leaders at KPMG

Students attended KPMG's "Opening Doors to Opportunities" event, gaining valuable skills, career insights, and real-world business exposure for future success.

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Sunday 10 November 2024

Academy Students Lead Remembrance

Students honoured Remembrance Day with heartfelt ceremonies, laying wreaths and reflecting on sacrifice alongside local veterans

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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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Moorlands Learning Trust

About our trust

Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) was formed on July 1st 2017, when Ilkley Grammar School converted its single academy trust to multi-academy trust (MAT) status. The Skipton Academy joined in 2019 as our first partner academy, and during 2023/24 we welcomed Ashlands Primary, Burley Oaks Primary, Eastburn Primary, Menston Primary and Nidderdale High School.

About our trust

Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) was formed on July 1st 2017, when Ilkley Grammar School converted its single academy trust to multi-academy trust (MAT) status. The Skipton Academy joined in 2019 as our first partner academy, and during 2023/24 we welcomed Ashlands Primary, Burley Oaks Primary, Eastburn Primary, Menston Primary and Nidderdale High School.

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The Skipton Academy

The Skipton Academy is a part of Moorlands Learning Trust, a company incorporated in England and Wales, limited by guarantee with registered company number 07663864 Registered office address: Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8TR

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