Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Skipton Academy

Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ
Part of: CRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Skipton Academy
Skipton, BD23 1UQ
658 Pupils
835 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.50% FSM %
325 Boys
333 Girls
About The Skipton Academy

The Skipton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 658 pupils on roll. School capacity: 835. Current headteacher: Mark Cook.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with North Yorkshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Skipton and Ripon
Ward Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046890
URN 141179
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Bruce Chair of Local Governing Body 20/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sally Bisset Local Governor 01/02/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Keith Bothamley Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Christensen Local Governor 24/01/2025 25/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Cook Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Philippa Farrar Local Governor 17/10/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Joshua Fryer Local Governor 26/11/2020 25/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard McManus Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sara Ramsey Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Clare Reed Local Governor 21/03/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Helen Williams Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Craven College
0.18 km • Skipton
Other
Skipton Girls' High School
0.64 km • Skipton
Other
Ermysted's Grammar School
0.89 km • Skipton
Other
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
1.05 km • Skipton
Other
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
1.18 km • Skipton
Other
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
1.22 km • Skipton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Skipton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
The Skipton Academy has 658 pupils, with a capacity of 835.
The Skipton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Skipton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Skipton Academy is Mr Mark Cook.
The Skipton Academy is at Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The Skipton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Skipton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Mark Cook
Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ
01756792965
www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/
Location
BD23 1UQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141179
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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