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Upper Wharfedale School

State school · Skipton, BD23 5BS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 363 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
363 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ian Chapman

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 17 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School 16 %
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 16 %
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 12 %
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 8 %
Skipton Parish Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 6 %
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School 6 %
Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School 5 %
Kettlewell Primary School 5 %
Threshfield Primary School 5 %
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy 5 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
36.2%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
22
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

363
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wharfeside Avenue
Threshfield
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 5BS
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Telephone: 01756 752215

Email: admin@uws.n-yorks.sch.uk

Website: http://www.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Upper Wharfedale School Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5BS
363 Pupil numbers
13.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
22 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
36.2%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.60
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.60 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Upper Wharfedale School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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