Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · BD23 1QL
A selective state grammar for girls in Skipton, Skipton Girls' High School pairs strong academic results with behaviour that Ofsted judged Outstanding at its most recent inspection. With 855 pupils against a stated capacity of 744, the school is comfortably oversubscribed, a sign of how sought-after places here are. Entry at 11 is via the Skipton Girls' (FSCE) consortium, testing Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning through a bespoke paper, with 120 places available each year. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in 2022.
855
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 855
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.4
- Location
- Skipton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- http://www.sghs.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Skipton Girls' High School (FSCE)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 120
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Application deadlineNext
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
69.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
90%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 69.7 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 90% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17.4 reflects a typical class footprint for a school of this size. The sixth form was rated Good, making this a setting suited to academically motivated girls who will thrive in a selective environment.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.71%
- EHC plans
- 0.12%
- English as additional language
- 11.9%
- Free school meals
- 6.6%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 21 September 2022
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar where exam results are matched by genuinely outstanding behaviour - and demand for places shows it.
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Skipton Girls' High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Skipton Girls' High School located?
Skipton Girls' High School is located at Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QL.
What type of school is Skipton Girls' High School?
Skipton Girls' High School is a state grammar school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
What subjects does Skipton Girls' High School test in the 11+?
Skipton Girls' High School tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Skipton Girls' High School use for the 11+?
Skipton Girls' High School's 11+ uses Bespoke.
How do I apply to Skipton Girls' High School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Skipton Girls' High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Skipton Girls' High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Skipton Girls' High School belong to?
Skipton Girls' High School is part of the Skipton Girls' High School (FSCE) consortium.
How many places does Skipton Girls' High School offer?
Skipton Girls' High School has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Skipton Girls' High School?
Skipton Girls' High School has approximately 855 pupils on roll.
What is Skipton Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Skipton Girls' High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 21 September 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.