Compare Ermysted's Grammar School and The Skipton Academy and Upper Wharfedale School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Ermysted's Grammar School (Secondary) in Skipton; The Skipton Academy (Secondary) in Skipton; Upper Wharfedale School (Secondary) in Skipton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ermysted's Grammar School, The Skipton Academy and Upper Wharfedale School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school, academy sponsor led and community school type located around Skipton, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Upper Wharfedale School), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 2 (Ermysted's Grammar School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The Skipton Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all within the MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Ermysted's Grammar School BD23 1PL	The Skipton Academy BD23 1UQ	Upper Wharfedale School BD23 5BS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Community school
Location	Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PL	Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UQ	Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5BS
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Nov 2022	2 14 Mar 2023	1 1 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	896	835	350
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North Yorkshire (815)	MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST	North Yorkshire (815)
Website	www.ermysteds.uk	www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk	www.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk
Telephone	01756792186	01756792965	01756752215
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ermysted's Grammar School

BD23 1PL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1PL
Ofsted: 2 21 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.ermysteds.uk
Telephone: 01756792186

The Skipton Academy

BD23 1UQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1UQ
Ofsted: 2 14 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01756792965

Upper Wharfedale School

BD23 5BS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 5BS
Ofsted: 1 1 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01756752215

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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