Schools in Skipton
There are 27 schools in Skipton on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 17 primary and 4 secondary schools, under North Yorkshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Skipton (17)
- Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BD23 6BP
- Carleton Endowed CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BD23 3DE
- Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BD23 2AP
- Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BD23 6LQ
- Embsay Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BD23 6RH
- Gargrave Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BD23 3RE
- Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BD23 5LB
- Greatwood Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BD23 2SJ
- Hellifield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BD23 4HA
- Kettlewell Primary SchoolCommunity school · BD23 5HX
- Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BD23 4BY
- Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BD23 4PN
- Skipton Parish Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BD23 2ES
- Skipton, Water Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BD23 1PE
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BD23 1PJ
- The Boyle and Petyt Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BD23 6HE
- Threshfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BD23 5NP
Secondary schools in Skipton (4)
- Ermysted's Grammar SchoolVoluntary aided school · BD23 1PL
- Skipton Girls' High SchoolAcademy converter · BD23 1QL
- The Skipton AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BD23 1UQ
- Upper Wharfedale SchoolCommunity school · BD23 5BS
Sixth form / 16-plus in Skipton (1)
- Craven CollegeFurther education · BD23 1US
Nursery schools in Skipton (2)
- Brougham Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BD23 2ES
- Otley Street Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BD23 1ET
Other phases in Skipton (3)
- Brooklands SchoolCommunity special school · BD23 2DB
- Craven Pupil Referral ServicePupil referral unit · BD23 2QS
- Wharfedale Montessori SchoolOther independent school · BD23 6AN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Skipton?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 27 open schools with a Skipton address (as of 5 June 2026), including 17 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Skipton guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Skipton?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.