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Tuesday 15 September 2026
Year 7 students at The Skipton Academy enjoyed a memorable visit to Nell Bank, where they built friendships, confidence and teamwork skills while making a successful transition into secondary school life.
Thursday 10 September 2026
Step inside The Skipton Academy and discover learning in action through our Open Evening and Open Door Tours.
Thursday 20 August 2026
The Skipton Academy is proud to celebrate another strong set of GCSE results
Friday 17 July 2026
As we approach the end of this academic year, we look back on the last term to highlight the many successes of our students and school community.
Monday 1 June 2026
Skipton Colour Run is set to return on Saturday 20th June for a day full of colour and community spirit!
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Holocaust survivor Harry Kessler visited The Skipton Academy to share his first‑hand experiences of escaping Nazi persecution and beginning a new life in Britain. Students listened with maturity and engagement, gaining a powerful, personal insight into the Holocaust through living history.
Friday 27 March 2026
See this term's newsletter which highlights the amazing activities which have happened at TSA.
Wednesday 4 March 2026
The Skipton Academy’s annual Career Day brought together a wide range of employers, educators, and training providers to inspire students and broaden their understanding of future pathways.
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Students excelled at the recent swimming gala which was held at Upper Wharfedale School as part of the Dales Cup
Thursday 26 February 2026
The Skipton Academy is preparing an RSC‑linked production of Matilda: Change My Story, expected to be a standout performance for the school community.
Monday 23 February 2026
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.
Moorlands Learning Trust was formed on 1 July 2017 when Ilkley Grammar School converted from a single academy trust to a multi-academy trust. The Skipton Academy became our first partner academy in 2019, followed by the addition of Ashlands Primary School, Burley Oaks Primary School, Eastburn Primary School, Menston Primary School and Nidderdale High School during 2023/24. In 2025, Benton Park School and Talbot Primary School became our first schools in Leeds to join the Trust. On 1 September 2026, Ben Rhydding Primary School joined as our tenth school, further strengthening our family of schools across West and North Yorkshire.
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
