Skipton Girls' High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Skipton Girls' High School

Grammar SchoolNorth Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber72 days until registration closesOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

FSCE

Places (Year 7)

120

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

Healthy

About Skipton Girls' High School

Skipton Girls' High School is a warm and welcoming grammar school where pupils are notably polite, articulate and genuinely kind to one another. Behaviour here is exceptional — lessons proceed without interruption and pupils approach challenging work with real enthusiasm, even when not directly supervised. The school celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, with an extensive extra-curricular programme spanning sports, art, engineering and outdoor pursuits. Sixth-form students take on leadership roles throughout the school, and reading is genuinely prioritised, with pupils themselves helping to choose texts. Strong results flow from high expectations and an ambitious curriculum, particularly in subjects like English and art.

Frequently asked questions about Skipton Girls' High School

How do I apply to Skipton Girls' High School?

Registration opens on 1 May 2026 and closes on 19 August 2026. Full admissions details are available on the official Skipton Girls' High School admissions page.

What subjects does Skipton Girls' High School test in the 11+?

Skipton Girls' High School tests candidates in English and Maths.

When is the Skipton Girls' High School 11+ exam?

The Skipton Girls' High School 11+ exam takes place on 26 September 2026.

Where is Skipton Girls' High School located?

Skipton Girls' High School is located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglish

Ages & Pupils

855

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 21/09/2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

69.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

89.6%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
855 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1Healthy
Consortium
School's Own

Admissions

Published Admission Number
120 places
Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

6.6%

Free School Meals

11.9%

English as Additional Language

0.12%

EHCP

9.71%

SEN Support

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