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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.
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
