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Thursday 26 February 2026

TSA Shines in Outstanding Matilda Production

The Skipton Academy is preparing an RSC‑linked production of Matilda: Change My Story, expected to be a standout performance for the school community.

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Monday 23 February 2026

Young Chefs Demonstrate Their Culinary Skills

Aspiring young chefs from The Skipton Academy seized the opportunity to compete in the Rotary Young Chef Competition at Craven College. Their dedication and enthusiasm made the Academy proud.

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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. The Skipton Academy joined in 2019 as our first partner academy, and during 2023/24 we welcomed Ashlands Primary, Burley Oaks Primary, Eastburn Primary, Menston Primary and Nidderdale High School. In 2025, Benton Park School became the first secondary school in Leeds to join the Trust and in the same year, Talbot Primary School joined the Trust as the first primary school from Leeds.

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. The Skipton Academy joined in 2019 as our first partner academy, and during 2023/24 we welcomed Ashlands Primary, Burley Oaks Primary, Eastburn Primary, Menston Primary and Nidderdale High School. In 2025, Benton Park School became the first secondary school in Leeds to join the Trust and in the same year, Talbot Primary School joined the Trust as the first primary school from Leeds.

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The Skipton Academy is a part of Moorlands Learning Trust, 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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