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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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Thursday 7 March 2024

RSC - Romeo & Juliet

Students from TSA joined professional actors from the RSC to perform Romeo & Juliet, continuing the strong connection between TSA and the RSC.

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Thursday 21 December 2023

Autumn Term Roundup

As we come towards the end of the Autumn term, we look back on the successes and highlights of a very long term.

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Thursday 14 December 2023

Cinderella Pantomime

Students from The Skipton Academy immersed themselves into a cultural experience by going to a performance of Cinderella.

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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

National Careers Week

Celebrating National Careers Week with in school events

Year 9 Options Launch

Options Launch for Year 9 Students

Year 9 Options Assembly

Year 9 Options launch assembly for students

Year 6 into 7 Launch Evening

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

Spring Celebration Assemblies

Celebrating students' achievements from the last academic term

Easter Holiday

School closes for all students.

Summer Term

Summer Term commences for all students.

Year 10 Mock Exams

Mock examination fortnight or Year 10 students

Year 9 Mock Exams

Mock examination for Year 9 students

PTA Meeting Half-Term 5

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

Year 10 Mock Interviews

Mock interviews in preparation for students' work experience placements

May Day

School closed

GCSE Summer Examination

External Summer Examination window for Year 11 students

Year 7 Parents' Evening

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

Bronze Practice Expedition

Bronze Expedition practice weekend 2

Year 10 Parents Evening

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

Summer Half Term Holiday

School closes for the half-term holiday.

School Re-opens

Summer Half Term 2 begins for all students

PTA Meeting Half-Term 6

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

Year 6 Transition Day (Extra Support)

Additional transition day for a small number of students

Year 6 Transition Day 1

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

Year 6 Transition Day 2

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

Year 11 Prom

Prom Event for Year 11 students.

Silver DofE Expedition

Qualifying Expedition Weekend Friday - Sunday

Summer Celebration Assemblies

Celebrating students' achievements from the last academic term

Dress Down Day

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

Challenge and Celebration Week

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

Sports Day

Sports Day for students in Year 7 - Year 10.

Summer Holiday

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

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.

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.

Read more

Thursday 7 March 2024

RSC - Romeo & Juliet

Students from TSA joined professional actors from the RSC to perform Romeo & Juliet, continuing the strong connection between TSA and the RSC.

Read more

Thursday 21 December 2023

Autumn Term Roundup

As we come towards the end of the Autumn term, we look back on the successes and highlights of a very long term.

Read more

Thursday 14 December 2023

Cinderella Pantomime

Students from The Skipton Academy immersed themselves into a cultural experience by going to a performance of Cinderella.

Read more

Monday 11 December 2023

Dales Cup Success

Students from The Skipton Academy have been competing in a range of sporting competitions ranging from netball to football, with a number of wins already achieved.

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Friday 17 November 2023

Children in Need 2023

Students attended school today in non-uniform to raise vital funds to support Children in Need, raising over £700.

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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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