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The Skipton Academy

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

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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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

Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening

An opportunity to meet your child's form tutor and discuss their first month at The Skipton Academy

Training Day

School closed to all students

Y9 - Battlefields Trips Depart

Battlefields Trip to Belgium departs from Ilkley Grammar School today!

Y9 - Battlefields Trips Returns

Battlefields Trip to Belgium returns to Ilkley Grammar School today!

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 1 October 2024

William Crowned 125cc XC British Champion

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

Read more

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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!

Read more

Monday 9 September 2024

Team-Building Day at Nell Bank

The Skipton Academy’s Year 7 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable day at Nell Bank

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Tuesday 3 September 2024

Welcome to the Class of 2029

The Skipton Academy is proud to announce the arrival of its newest cohort of students

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Thursday 22 August 2024

Students Celebrate GCSE Results

The Skipton Academy Celebrates GCSE Results: Students Shine with Impressive Grades in English, Math, and More

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Monday 29 April 2024

RED Award Success

The Skipton Academy has been awarded with Stage 1 of the RED Award which recognises its commitment to equality and diversity.

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Monday 18 March 2024

Macbeth Performance

Year 10 students recently attended the critically acclaimed performance of Macbeth at the Leeds Playhouse to support their personal development and understanding of the play.

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