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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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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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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

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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.

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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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Friday 13 October 2023

Empowering Futures

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

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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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