“Skipton Girls’ High School is a warm and welcoming place. Pupils are extremely polite, courteous and articulate. Staff’s expectations of what pupils can achieve are high. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (Send) follow an ambitious curriculum and achieve well across a range of subjects. How teachers choose to implement the curriculum is more effective in some subjects than others … The positive atmosphere in the school is tangible. Pupils’ academic experiences are complemented by an extensive extracurricular programme. Pupils can participate in sports, art, engineering, outdoor pursuits and many other clubs and societies. Behaviour and attitudes were deemed outstanding.”