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.
News
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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.
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.
Thursday 14 December 2023
Cinderella Pantomime
Students from The Skipton Academy immersed themselves into a cultural experience by going to a performance of Cinderella.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Monday 16 October 2023
Inspiring Theatre Outing
Skipton Academy's Year 11 Performance Students Experience the Magic of Dirty Dancing.
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.
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Community Spirit Shines Bright
Skipton Academy PTA and Friends Raise £800 for School
Friday 29 September 2023
Record-Breaking Open Evening!
The Skipton Academy is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its recent Open Evening
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
Friday 8 September 2023
TSA Welcomes its Largest Year 7 Cohort Ever!
The Skipton Academy is abuzz with excitement as it welcomes the largest cohort of Year 7
Monday 4 September 2023
A New Chapter Unfolds as Fresh Faces Join Our School!
We have welcomed a wave of new staff, attributing the surge to increased student enrolment, a good Ofsted report, and the school's commitment to an expanding, broad, and balanced curriculum.
Thursday 31 August 2023
Open Evening & Open Days
Inviting prospective parents and students to come visit and see what The Skipton Academy has to offer you!
Thursday 24 August 2023
GCSE Success at The Skipton Academy
In a milestone achievement for The Skipton Academy, the GCSE results of its Year 11 students have showcased a school on a path of progress and achievement.
Friday 21 July 2023
Celebrating Triumphs
Highlights of Our 2nd Challenge and Celebration Week at The Skipton Academy
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Empowering Futures
Appreciating the Champions of The Skipton Academy's Careers Programme
Friday 14 July 2023
Nurturing Young Creativity
TSA students have been actively participating in Playmaking Festivals, immersing themselves in the world of Shakespeare and showcasing their incredible talents.
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Embrace Unity and Inclusivity
Unraveling the Wonders of Diversity Day: Year 8 Students Embrace Unity and Awareness
Monday 3 July 2023
Milestone Achieved: Triumph Over Silver Duke of Edinburgh
We celebrate the remarkable Year 10 students who have successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Friday 30 June 2023
Embarking on an Extraordinary Journey
The Skipton Academy is thrilled to announce the upcoming World Challenge expedition to Morocco in 2025!
Friday 23 June 2023
Empowering Girls: A Transformative Experience
Our girls had the opportunity to participate in various activities, workshops, and inspiring discussions, leaving them feeling motivated and empowered to prioritise their own wellbeing.
Thursday 22 June 2023
An Inspiring Exploration of Future Pathways
The Skipton Academy recently hosted a highly successful Careers Day, which proved to be an invaluable experience for both students and professionals alike.
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Students Smash Their Way to a Resounding 78-Run Victory
In a thrilling display of teamwork and skill, the students from The Skipton Academy (TSA) showcased their cricket prowess
Monday 19 June 2023
Farewell Year 11 Students!
With their last day now behind them, we can't help but reflect on the remarkable journey these young individuals have undertaken during their time with us.
Thursday 15 June 2023
KPMG Opening Doors to Opportunity
Year 9 students recently embarked on an eye-opening journey to the KPMG offices in Leeds
Monday 12 June 2023
Students Conquer Expedition Trek!
The Skipton Academy is buzzing with excitement as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students who recently completed their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition.
Tuesday 6 June 2023
Play Selected for RSC Performance
Felicity Williamson, Year 8, has had her play ‘Abandoned’ selected to be performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in August.
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Skipton Mechanic Institute's Generous Donation Enhances Our Library
We are delighted to announce that the Skipton Mechanic Institute's generous donation of £500 has been put to excellent use.
Saturday 20 May 2023
LIFE course for students delivered by NY Fire and Rescue Service
Students participated in an intense work experience within a tightly structured and focused team environment
Monday 15 May 2023
DofE Practise Expedition
Students Complete Last Practice Expedition Walk for Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Year 11 Visit Malham
Year 11 GCSE geography students from The Skipton Academy visited Malham to conduct a river study as part of their fieldwork experience which will be assessed in their upcoming examinations.
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Year 11 Revision: A Guide to Success
Year 11 is a pivotal year for students, as it is the year in which they prepare for their GCSE exams. These exams are important, as they will determine which courses students can study at A-level and beyond.
Monday 17 April 2023
Parents, Get Ready for Exams with Our Revision Support Evening!
The Skipton Academy hosted a parent information evening on revision. The event was an opportunity for parents, to learn about the best ways to help their children prepare for exams.
Wednesday 5 April 2023
Transition Launch for Class of 2028
The Skipton Academy recently launched its transition process for the Class of 2028. The launch event, which was attended by students, parents, and staff, provided an overview of what students and parents can expect during the transition process.
Monday 20 March 2023
Students Make a Splash With Their Practice Expedition
Recently, students from The Skipton Academy in North Yorkshire have been hard at work, completing a practice expedition as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Friday 10 March 2023
Skipton Academy Closed Due to Snow
All students will be provided with remote learning resources and tasks to complete in the absence of physical lessons. These will be set on ClassCharts and should be completed by Monday 13th March 2023.
Monday 6 March 2023
The Skipton Academy Rated 'Good' in All Areas by Ofsted: An Incredible Journey Rewriting History
The Ofsted report for The Skipton Academy is published today and has confirmed that the school is rated “Good” in all areas.
Friday 3 March 2023
Making Skipton Safer: Young People Lead the Way
At The Skipton Academy this afternoon, students were invited to join a multi-agency working group and share their views on what they'd like to see in Skipton to make it a better place for their age group!
Thursday 2 March 2023
Are you an inspiring Art teacher?
Calling all creative professionals! We are seeking an inspiring Art Teacher to join our team at The Skipton Academy. Come join us and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Wednesday 1 March 2023
Evan Mody to Star in 'Hamlet'
Evan Mody, a Year 11 student from The Skipton Academy, has been selected from across the country to be part of the RSC’s Next Generation programme.
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Skipton Academy Launches Wellbeing Champions Program
Skipton Academy is proud to announce the launch of their Wellbeing Champions program, which is designed to promote healthy wellbeing throughout the school.
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Explore New Career Opportunities at the Skipton Academy!
We're excited to announce new positions available at the Skipton Academy! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
Friday 10 February 2023
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023 at Skipton Academy
National Apprenticeship Week 2023 at Skipton Academy was a great success. It was a week of inspiring talks, as well as a chance for students to get hands-on experience.
Wednesday 8 February 2023
Students from Skipton Academy Become Anti-Bullying and Anti-Racism Ambassadors
A small group of 16 Year 8 students from Skipton Academy recently completed anti-bullying and anti-racism ambassador training, organised by The Diana Award
Monday 6 February 2023
Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
This week is Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Week and the theme for this year is 'Let's Connect'.
Friday 3 February 2023
Raise Money with Easyfundraising
Parents of students at The Skipton Academy should take advantage of the easyfundraising program to help raise money for the school.
Wednesday 1 February 2023
Stars Of The Week
We are delighted to be able to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our students in this way.
Thursday 26 January 2023
Skipton Academy Students Shine in Cross-Country Competition
Over 400 students from across the country recently took part in a cross-country competition hosted by Giggleswick school, and students from Skipton Academy were among the participants.
Monday 23 January 2023
Supporting Your Child: Bereavement
In this month's Parent Support Group we will be looking at bereavement
Friday 20 January 2023
Revision Launch – Unlocking Memory Mastery
The session aimed to help students understand the importance of memory in the revision process and equip them with the skills to succeed in their exams.
Monday 16 January 2023
History Comes Alive
A group of students from, the history club at The Skipton Academy have been thrilled to have had the opportunity to work on the project 'Then and Now'.
Sunday 15 January 2023
Open Positions at School - Come Join Our Team!
We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team and help us provide the best educational experience for our students. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our students, we invite you to apply!
Saturday 14 January 2023
Bringing Our Community Together with the School Newsletter
The Skipton Academy has launched a new school newsletter to keep parents, staff and students up to date on all the latest news and events.
Friday 13 January 2023
15 Students complete their Bronze DofE Award
15 students from Skipton Academy have recently achieved the prestigious Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Wednesday 11 January 2023
Alumni offered a place at Oxford University
Billy Caswell, a former student of Skipton Academy, is celebrating after being offered a place at the prestigious Oxford University to read English
Monday 9 January 2023
Young Writers Sweep the Board
It was a proud moment for The Skipton Academy when three of its students were announced as winners of the Young Writers Competition.
Saturday 24 December 2022
Merry Christmas
Wishing all of our school community a wonderful Christmas break
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Making Sense of Senses
The Parent Support Group is an online support group, facilitated by NHS mental health practitioners.
Friday 16 December 2022
Christmas Jumper Day 2022
Staff celebrate the end of term by partaking in our annual Christmas Jumper Day
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Theatre visit for Year 7
Year 7 celebrated their first term at the Skipton Academy with a visit to see Jack and The Beanstalk
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Parliament Visit
23 students. had the opportunity to visit Parliament house and explore London in the process
Wednesday 7 December 2022
Pre-loved Uniform
The school launches it's pre-loved uniform provision to ensure all students have the correct uniform everyday.
Monday 5 December 2022
Amazon Smile
Support the school simply by using Amazon Smile when shopping online
Friday 25 November 2022
Year 11 - November Mock Exams
Mock exams in Year 11 play a hugely important role in shaping the second half of the year and the structure of the support on offer as we build towards next summer.
Tuesday 22 November 2022
Mental Health - Parent Support Group
The group encourage parents/carers participation - providing a safe space for them to share experiences, build positive relationships and receive peer support.
Friday 18 November 2022
Children in Need
Student council voted to support Children In Need, raising an incredible £669.06
Monday 14 November 2022
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week 2022 takes place from Monday 14th – Friday 18th November with the theme ‘Reach Out’
Sunday 13 November 2022
Remembrance Sunday
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. A special thank you to our wonderful students & staff who represented our school and the Skipton community in the Remembrance Parade and memorial service today.
Tuesday 1 November 2022
Join our team
We have several exciting opportunities to join our brand new targeted mainstream provision
Monday 31 October 2022
Battlefields Trip - 2022
TSA & IGS students have recently returned from their annual Belgium Battlefield’s trip
Monday 10 October 2022
School of Rock - Audition
All students are invited to audition for a role in our upcoming production of School of Rock. Auditions are on Wednesday 19th October, in the drama studio, starting at 3:20pm.
Monday 3 October 2022
Open Evening
Skipton Academy 2022 Open Evening was a great success welcoming over 750 families to the school
Thursday 15 September 2022
Open Evening & Doors
The principal invites prospective students, parents and carers to see first hand the amazing work taking place at The Skipton Academy
Friday 9 September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Skipton Academy are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Thursday 25 August 2022
TSA celebrates another set of great results
The Skipton Academy is delighted to report GCSE success today, with many students achieving excellent GSCE and BTEC results
Tuesday 19 July 2022
Another incredible year of achievements at The Skipton Academy
As we approach the end of another academic year it has been a year full of many highlights at the Skipton Academy.
Friday 25 March 2022
Ofsted confirm that The Skipton Academy is “on track to become a Good school”
Following a visit from Ofsted on 9th February, the letter from Her Majesty’s Inspector highlights the numerous further improvements made since 2019 and makes reference to how staff seek to “raise the bar for pupils and broaden their horizons …"
Wednesday 1 December 2021
Bushcraft 2021
The students had a brilliant day learning some really important life skills.
Friday 19 November 2021
Odd Sock Day
Staff and Students celebrate the work during this Anti-Bullying Week
Monday 15 November 2021
Anti-Bullying Assembly 2021
TSA students participate in the national anti-bullying week
Sunday 14 November 2021
Remembrance Sunday
Students represent the academy during the remembrance survey
Monday 1 November 2021
Carlton Lodge
Students visit Carlton Lodge for a day of team building activities
Monday 11 October 2021
Hello Yellow
Students have explored the importance of promoting positive mental well-being
Saturday 25 September 2021
Selfless act to help other young people
Year 7 student decided to send away his long locks of hair.
Thursday 16 September 2021
Welcome to The Skipton Academy Open Evening
Richard McManus invites prospective parents to attend our Open Evening 2021 on Wednesday 29th September
Tuesday 14 September 2021
Julian Smith MP helps celebrate continued success at The Skipton Academy
Julian Smith MP helps celebrate continued success and the completion of the £3 million building project at The Skipton Academy
Thursday 12 August 2021
TSA students celebrate their GCSE results
Students marked the end of a challenging 12 months by celebrating their GCSE results.
Monday 9 August 2021
Summer School Summer School success at The Skipton Academy
Class of 2026 celebrate a successful week at The Skipton Academy Summer School
Friday 16 July 2021
Former pupil appointed to the prestigious position of Head Student
Former The Skipton Academy (TSA) pupil, James Sabin, 17, has just been appointed to the prestigious position of Head Student at Ilkley Grammar School
Wednesday 7 July 2021
RSC Playmaking Festival
As an Associate Shakespeare School, the Performance department work closely with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in order to develop student's cultural knowledge and experiences of Shakespeare and Elizabethan Theatre skills.
Sunday 4 July 2021
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
Summary of DofE expedition for the students' Bronze award
Wednesday 9 June 2021
Bushcraft day inspires Year 7
Former teachers generous donation inspires the next generation
Thursday 25 March 2021
Youth Sport Trust: Girls Active
The Skipton Academy have been selected to work in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust
Monday 8 February 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021 is on the 9th of February and will be celebrated with the theme ‘An internet we trust – exploring reliability in the online world’.
Friday 5 February 2021
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
To complement the amazing work by both staff and students to mark Children's Mental Health Week 2021, 20 students successfully completed their Anti-Bullying Ambassador Training.
Tuesday 2 February 2021
KCU - Children's Mental Health Week
Students today have been looking at how a little bit of kindness, compassion and understanding can help improve their mental health and that of those in their lives.
Friday 29 January 2021
Children's Mental Health Week 2021
An insight into the plans for this years Children's Mental Health Week from our Assistant Principal
Friday 29 January 2021
Supporting your child's mental health
Are you worried about your child's mental health during Lockdown?
Thursday 21 January 2021
Fundraising - British Heart Foundation
December seems a distant memory now but we just want to thank everybody who donated to the British Heart Foundation Elf Kick- we raised £311.50.
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Update: January BTEC Exams
Update from the Principal regarding the January BTEC exams.
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Staying at home support and resources
Take a look at these pages of great things you can do - loads of links and ideas for all ages!
Friday 8 January 2021
Update: Remote Learning
After the successful completion, of the first week of remote learning, an update including some feedback provided by the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning.
Friday 8 January 2021
Update: Examinations for Year 11
Update from the Principal of the academy, following the recent announcement and changes to the summer examination.
Monday 4 January 2021
Update: Critical Worker
Updated communication for children of critical workers who will be in school.
Monday 4 January 2021
Student Communication
Communication sent to students, explaining the expectations for remote learning.
Thursday 31 December 2020
January Opening - Clarification
Following the Secretary of State for Education's announcement, please see the clarification for our January Opening
Friday 18 December 2020
Update: January Opening
Updated procedures and changes to the school opening in the new year.
Thursday 17 December 2020
TSA Festive Fundraising
Alfie Lord, Head Boy, has organised a Christmas Raffle and a special breakfast for all pupils next week at The Skipton Academy (TSA).
Tuesday 10 November 2020
Opening of Calder Block
Today sees the completion of the first phase of the exciting redevelopment of the facilities at The Skipton Academy.
Thursday 5 November 2020
Post 16 options
Information to support Year 11 in making decisions regarding their next steps and Post-16 options.
Thursday 29 October 2020
Y11 Exam Preparation
Following the Year 11 Revision Launch we have now uploaded options onto ParentPay about subject specific revision materials available for the courses studied at The Skipton Academy
Thursday 22 October 2020
Fundraising in isolation
Two brothers from Skipton have been raising money for MIND after they were forced into self-isolation last week.
Friday 2 October 2020
The Skipton Academy Open Evening is LIVE
Welcome to The Skipton Academy's virtual open evening. It is a pleasure for us to allow you to see some of our brilliant students and staff along with providing an opportunity to explore the school's grounds
Monday 21 September 2020
NYCC NHS reference guide for parents and schools
NYCC/NHS reference guide for parents and schools – Covid-19 related to pupil absence.
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Craven College - Enrol Online
Our quick and easy online enrolment form can be completed from the comfort of your home
Saturday 29 August 2020
September Return to School Plans
I would like to outline the plans we have put in place to minimise the risks for students and staff making the return to school in September
Thursday 20 August 2020
The Skipton Academy GCSE Results
After a turbulent few months for our Year 11 students we are delighted that they have received the best GCSE results in the history of The Skipton Academy.
Thursday 16 July 2020
Principal's Update for September 2020
At the end of the most unusual and challenging period for us all I would like to inform you of our plans for next year. As you will know schools are reopening to all students from September...
Tuesday 2 June 2020
Craven College Course Packs
Course packs for students who have applied to study a course at Craven College from September 2020 are now available.
Monday 1 June 2020
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Information
Please see this link to the latest Year 6 to Year 7 transition information ...
Wednesday 20 May 2020
Message to Parents
You will no doubt have picked up in the news over the last few days that there have been some significant announcements about the possible, partial re-opening of schools after half term.
Friday 10 April 2020
TSA Remains open for children of key workers
During the Corona virus crisis The Skipton Academy has remained open for vulnerable students and the sons and daughters of key workers.
Tuesday 24 March 2020
School Switchboard Changes
The school switchboard is now closed, if you need to contact the school please use the following information
Tuesday 24 March 2020
Saying gooodbye to our Year 11 Students
Saying goodbye to our Year 11 students. We wish you all the very best for the future.
Thursday 12 March 2020
Working for the good of the environment
Year 7 students were hard at work with Craven District Council planting hundreds of trees in the schools impressive grounds. The students who are part of the Academies Eco Club....
Friday 28 February 2020
Pathway to Outstanding
A large number of our Year 11 Students are set to join Ilkley Grammar School’s Sixth Form in September 2020, which is a significant rise in the number of previous Year 11 students going on to the Sixth Form
Monday 2 December 2019
An exciting new chapter for The Skipton Academy as part of Moorlands Learning Trust
The Skipton Academy has joined forces with Ilkley Grammar School as part of Moorlands Learning Trust.
Thursday 28 November 2019
Awards and Certificate Presentation Evening
Parents, governors, staff and students came together to highlight the numerous achievements of the last twelve months.
Thursday 24 October 2019
The Royal Shakespeare Company performs at The Skipton Academy
We were delighted to host the RSC First Encounters version of The Merchant of Venice on Wednesday 23rd October,...
