Information about the School community and our Location

We are a large rural school, set in the historic market town of , “Gateway to the Dales,” and easily accessible to Harrogate, Leeds, Bradford and Lancashire.

We are linked with Holy Trinity Church in Skipton and the church works closely with the school both through the governing body and through collective worship and other events. Parish Church of School also links closely with the wider community in Skipton, which helps to provide our children with values to make them responsible citizens. We have a very active Parents, Relatives and Teachers Association (PARTY) who organise a variety of fun activities throughout the year and also raise funds to provide many extras for the children. There is currently a natural progression from the nursery next door. We have a strong parent and pupil voice the school’s reputation amongst the wider community continues to improve. The school has good relationships with members of the Castle Alliance and Northern Lights Teaching School Alliance.

About Skipton Sunday Times Best Place to Live in Britain 2014, the National Campaign for Courtesy awarded Skipton most Courteous Town 2016 and NABMA The Voice of Markets awarded Best Small Outdoor Market 2017! Skipton is a delightful place to live enabling you to enjoy the best of all worlds. Make the most of living in a friendly market town with a range of activities from watching or playing sports of all kinds, to joining clubs and societies, going to the cinema or even a night out at the 'Little Theatre'. As the Gateway to the Dales, the countryside is on your doorstep: you can enjoy walking, cycling, clay pigeon shooting, fishing or horse riding or just take a 'drive' to bask in the glorious scenery and views. Skipton is positioned overlooking the Aire Gap, which separates the limestone dales to the north from the gritstone moors to the south and the pastoral Ribble to the west. At the south western boundary to the the town has always been known as "Gateway to the Dales". Situated on the main A65 route, which skirts the Yorkshire Dales, and on to the Lake District, Skipton makes an ideal base for visiting some of the best loved attractions in the Yorkshire Dales and Bronte Country. Skipton's unique appeal lies in its happy marriage of olde-worlde charm and the hustle and bustle of a living market town, which has evolved naturally over the centuries and consequently retained its many historic features.

With its bustling market, medieval castle, canal and thriving shops, pubs and cafes, Skipton provides something for the whole family. Wander down the many alleyways, or 'ginnels', to savour the town's history and character; explore the side streets where you will find interesting shops, cafes and restaurants. Visit the canal basin with its boats, footpaths, and picnic areas and walk in the calming atmosphere of Skipton Woods; then you'll discover why Skipton is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the North of England at any time of the year and why many people return again and again. You'll love Skipton. If you feel the need to see more of the area then there are, within a short drive, the famous dales villages of Malham, renowned for its spectacular limestone cliffs and gorge, picturesque , which lies beside the river Aire and the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Grassington, Kettlewell and Burnsall in upper Wharfedale and the celebrated riverside beauty spot of Bolton Abbey near Ilkley in Lower Wharfedale are all within easy reach.

About living and working in North Yorkshire is England's largest county and one of the most rural. The area comprises the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors, three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the and a stunning coastline around Scarborough and Whitby. The area hosted the phenomenal Tour de France in 2014, and due to its success has created the Tour de Yorkshire with global recognition. There are ruined castles and abbeys, serene gardens, unique breweries, thrilling rides and industrial heritage. Something for everyone!

North Yorkshire has plenty to offer the outdoor enthusiast. From the hard gritstone of Almscliff and Brimham rocks to the limestone of Malham, Gordale and Kilnsey climbing venues are in abundance. The Yorkshire Dales is the premier area for caving and for mountain biking; there are the bridleways of the Dales and North York Moors as well as the renowned trail centre at Dalby Forest. The 7stanes trail centres are all easily accessible for days and weekends away as is the Lake District and the fells, crags and coast of Northumberland. There are a small number of sailing clubs on reservoirs around the county and fantastic surfsport venues and sea kayaking on the east coast.

While the county is rightly known for its wide open spaces, it also incorporates attractive market towns including Pickering and Helmsley, traditional seaside towns, the Spa town of Harrogate and the ancient city of York - the most visited city outside of London. There are a wide range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities as well as excellent schools, universities, road and rail links, there really is everything to offer you and your family as a place to work, live and enjoy!

Travelling further afield we have convenient connectivity, with close proximity to metropolitan cities of Leeds and Newcastle, with little over two hours commute on the main train line to London. We border the Lake District, Lancashire, County Durham, and Yorkshire & Humber regions with all they have to offer.