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Wednesday 1 November 2023

Exploring History: Skipton Academy's Battlefield Trip

Students from The Skipton Academy recently embarked on a poignant and educational journey, retracing the steps of soldiers who fought bravely during the war.

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Thursday 26 October 2023

Read All About It!

We wanted to remind you about our latest school newsletter, hot off the presses and waiting for your perusal.

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Friday 20 October 2023

Students Empowered with Life-Saving Skills

A remarkable 167 students at Skipton Academy recently took part in Restart a Heart Day, a crucial initiative aimed at imparting life-saving skills

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Monday 16 October 2023

Inspiring Theatre Outing

Skipton Academy's Year 11 Performance Students Experience the Magic of Dirty Dancing.

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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

Fri
27
Oct
2023

Training Day

School closed to all students

Wed
15
Nov
2023

PTA Meeting Half-Term 2

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

Fri
17
Nov
2023

Children in Need

Non-Uniform day raising money for Children in Need

Mon
20
Nov
2023

Odd Sock Day

An opportunity for students to express themselves and celebrate their individuality.

Mon
27
Nov
2023

Year 11 Mock Exams (November)

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

Thu
14
Dec
2023

Year 7 Theatre Visit

Theatre Visit for Year 7's celebrating their first term

Tue
19
Dec
2023

Christmas Jumper Day

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

Tue
19
Dec
2023

Christmas Lunch

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

Thu
21
Dec
2023

Autumn Celebration Assembly

Celebrating students' achievements from the last academic term

Fri
22
Dec
2023

Training Day

School closed to students

Sat
23
Dec
2023

Sun
7
Jan
2023

Christmas Holiday

Closes - 23rd December at 12:00 Opens - 8th January at 08:30

Mon
8
Jan
2024

Spring Term

Spring Term commences for all students.

Wed
17
Jan
2024

PTA Meeting Half-Term 3

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

Wed
24
Jan
2024

Year 11 Parents Evening

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

Wed
7
Feb
2024

Year 8 Parents' Evening

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

Sat
10
Feb
2024

Sun
18
Feb
2024

Spring Half Term Holiday

School closes for the half-term holiday.

Mon
19
Feb
2024

School Re-opens

Spring Half Term 2 begins for all students

Wed
21
Feb
2024

Careers Day

Inspiring Minds, Raising Aspirations

Thu
22
Feb
2024

PTA Meeting Half-Term 4

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

Mon
26
Feb
2024

Year 11 GCSE Mock Exams (February)

Mock examination for Year 11 students

Wed
28
Feb
2024

Year 9 Parents Evening

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

Mon
4
Mar
2024

National Careers Week

Celebrating National Careers Week with in school events

Wed
13
Mar
2024

Year 9 Options Launch

Options Launch for Year 9 Students

Wed
13
Mar
2024

Year 9 Options Assembly

Year 9 Options launch assembly for students

Sat
16
Mar
2024

Bronze DofE Practice Expedition

DofE Practice Weekend Walk 1

Thu
21
Mar
2024

Year 6 into 7 Launch Evening

Launch evening via Microsoft Teams for parents and students joining The Skipton Academy

Fri
22
Mar
2024

Spring Celebration Assemblies

Celebrating students' achievements from the last academic term

Sat
23
Mar
2024

Sun
7
Apr
2024

Easter Holiday

School closes for all students.

Mon
8
Apr
2024

Summer Term

Summer Term commences for all students.

Mon
8
Apr
2024

Fri
19
Apr
2024

Year 10 Mock Exams

Mock examination fortnight or Year 10 students

Mon
15
Apr
2024

Fri
19
Apr
2024

Year 9 Mock Exams

Mock examination for Year 9 students

Wed
17
Apr
2024

PTA Meeting Half-Term 5

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

Wed
24
Apr
2024

Year 10 Mock Interviews

Mock interviews in preparation for students' work experience placements

Mon
6
May
2024

May Day

School closed

Tue
7
May
2024

Fri
21
Jun
2024

GCSE Summer Examination

External Summer Examination window for Year 11 students

Wed
8
May
2024

Year 7 Parents' Evening

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

Sat
11
May
2024

Sun
12
May
2024

Bronze Practice Expedition

Bronze Expedition practice weekend 2

Sat
11
May
2024

Sun
12
May
2024

Silver DofE Practice Expedition

Silver DofE Practice Weekend Walk

Wed
22
May
2024

Year 10 Parents Evening

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

Sat
25
May
2024

Sun
2
Jun
2024

Summer Half Term Holiday

School closes for the half-term holiday.

Mon
3
Jun
2024

School Re-opens

Summer Half Term 2 begins for all students

Wed
5
Jun
2024

PTA Meeting Half-Term 6

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

Tue
25
Jun
2024

Year 6 Transition Day (Extra Support)

Additional transition day for a small number of students

Wed
26
Jun
2024

Year 6 Transition Day 1

First transition day for all Year 6 students joining The Skipton Academy

Thu
27
Jun
2024

Year 6 Transition Day 2

First transition day for all Year 6 students joining The Skipton Academy

Fri
28
Jun
2024

Year 11 Prom

Prom Event for Year 11 students.

Fri
5
Jul
2024

Sun
7
Jul
2024

Silver DofE Expedition

Qualifying Expedition Weekend Friday - Sunday

Fri
12
Jul
2024

Summer Celebration Assemblies

Celebrating students' achievements from the last academic term

Fri
12
Jul
2024

Dress Down Day

Dress Down Day raising money for The Principal Trust and The Skipton Academy PTA and Friends

Mon
15
Jul
2024

Challenge and Celebration Week

Celebrating students' achievements and work with a range of enrichment opportunities

Fri
19
Jul
2024

Sports Day

Sports Day for students in Year 7 - Year 10.

Sat
20
Jul
2024

Sun
1
Sep
2024

Summer Holiday

Closes - 20th July 2024 at 12:00 Opens - 02 Sept 2023

Thu
22
Aug
2024

GCSE Results Day

GCSE Results Day 930am - 10am

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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 1 November 2023

Exploring History: Skipton Academy's Battlefield Trip

Students from The Skipton Academy recently embarked on a poignant and educational journey, retracing the steps of soldiers who fought bravely during the war.

Read more

Thursday 26 October 2023

Read All About It!

We wanted to remind you about our latest school newsletter, hot off the presses and waiting for your perusal.

Read more

Friday 20 October 2023

Students Empowered with Life-Saving Skills

A remarkable 167 students at Skipton Academy recently took part in Restart a Heart Day, a crucial initiative aimed at imparting life-saving skills

Read more

Monday 16 October 2023

Inspiring Theatre Outing

Skipton Academy's Year 11 Performance Students Experience the Magic of Dirty Dancing.

Read more

Friday 13 October 2023

Empowering Futures

The Skipton Academy's Eye-Opening Visit to KPMG Leeds.

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Wednesday 11 October 2023

Cross Country Team Shines Through Rainy Challenge

Skipton Academy's Cross Country Club proved their mettle as they braved a rainy afternoon to represent the school in their first competition.

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Tuesday 10 October 2023

Community Spirit Shines Bright

Skipton Academy PTA and Friends Raise £800 for School

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Friday 29 September 2023

Record-Breaking Open Evening!

The Skipton Academy is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its recent Open Evening

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Friday 15 September 2023

Year 7's Nurturing Resilience and Friendship

Year 7 students of The Skipton Academy embarked on a transformative adventure at Nell Bank

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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. We welcomed The Skipton Academy as our first partner academy on 1st December 2019

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. We welcomed The Skipton Academy as our first partner academy on 1st December 2019

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The Skipton Academy

The Academy Trust is 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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