Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
About Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 55 applications chasing just 18 places for the 2025/26 intake, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3. 06. Of those applicants, 17 put the school as their first preference, and 16 received offers. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth reputation, though the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey percentage. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Lucy Peberdy. It has capacity for 420 pupils but currently enrols 220, so there is room to grow. A significant 36. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse intake. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated it Good across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision, a notable improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2019.
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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