News
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Friday 25 March 2022
Following a visit from Ofsted on 9th February a letter has been received which confirms leaders have “continued to take considered and effective action to improve the school.” 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
The students had a brilliant day learning some really important life skills.
Friday 19 November 2021
Staff and Students celebrate the work during this Anti-Bullying Week
Monday 15 November 2021
TSA students participate in the national anti-bullying week
Sunday 14 November 2021
Students represent the academy during the remembrance survey
Monday 1 November 2021
Students visit Carlton Lodge for a day of team building activities
Monday 11 October 2021
Students have explored the importance of promoting positive mental well-being
Saturday 25 September 2021
Year 7 student decided to send away his long locks of hair.
Thursday 16 September 2021
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 and the completion of the £3 million building project at The Skipton Academy
Thursday 12 August 2021
Students marked the end of a challenging 12 months by celebrating their GCSE results.
Monday 9 August 2021
Class of 2026 celebrate a successful week at The Skipton Academy Summer School
Friday 16 July 2021
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
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
Summary of DofE expedition for the students' Bronze award
Wednesday 9 June 2021
Former teachers generous donation inspires the next generation
Thursday 25 March 2021
The Skipton Academy have been selected to work in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust
Monday 8 February 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
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
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
An insight into the plans for this years Children's Mental Health Week from our Assistant Principal
Friday 29 January 2021
Are you worried about your child's mental health during Lockdown?
Thursday 21 January 2021
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 from the Principal regarding the January BTEC exams.
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Take a look at these pages of great things you can do - loads of links and ideas for all ages!
Friday 8 January 2021
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 from the Principal of the academy, following the recent announcement and changes to the summer examination.
Monday 4 January 2021
Updated communication for children of critical workers who will be in school.
Monday 4 January 2021
Communication sent to students, explaining the expectations for remote learning.
Thursday 31 December 2020
Following the Secretary of State for Education's announcement, please see the clarification for our January Opening
Friday 18 December 2020
Updated procedures and changes to the school opening in the new year.
Thursday 17 December 2020
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
Today sees the completion of the first phase of the exciting redevelopment of the facilities at The Skipton Academy.
Thursday 5 November 2020
Information to support Year 11 in making decisions regarding their next steps and Post-16 options.
Thursday 29 October 2020
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
Two brothers from Skipton have been raising money for MIND after they were forced into self-isolation last week.
Friday 2 October 2020
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 – Covid-19 related to pupil absence.
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Our quick and easy online enrolment form can be completed from the comfort of your home
Saturday 29 August 2020
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
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
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
Course packs for students who have applied to study a course at Craven College from September 2020 are now available.
Monday 1 June 2020
Please see this link to the latest Year 6 to Year 7 transition information ...
Wednesday 20 May 2020
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.
Wednesday 13 May 2020
For Year 11's who may be joining us at Leeds City College in September. Our applications are still open, and we are actively encouraging young people to still apply to us.
Friday 10 April 2020
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
The school switchboard is now closed, if you need to contact the school please use the following information
Tuesday 24 March 2020
Saying goodbye to our Year 11 students. We wish you all the very best for the future.
Thursday 12 March 2020
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
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
The Skipton Academy has joined forces with Ilkley Grammar School as part of Moorlands Learning Trust.
Thursday 28 November 2019
Parents, governors, staff and students came together to highlight the numerous achievements of the last twelve months.
Thursday 24 October 2019
We were delighted to host the RSC First Encounters version of The Merchant of Venice on Wednesday 23rd October,...
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
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
