Upper Wharfedale School

Successful Lifelong Learners
Confident Individuals
Active and Responsible Citizens

School Closed – Friday 10th March 2023 Due to heavy snow fall, the decision has been taken to close school today, Friday 10th March 2023. We will re-open on Monday the 13th March.

LATEST NEWS

Upper Wharfedale School would like to thank this year’s sponsors to make Presentation Evening 2023 possible

Upper Wharfedale School would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors for supporting our Presentation Evening 2023.

22nd November 2023

UPPER WHARFEDALE SCHOOL TO WORK WITH HARRY KANE

Harry Kane Foundation, which aims to change the way people think about mental health, has announced a new partnership with a 15-year-old charity, Bounce Forward, a renowned charity that supports

11th October 2023

UWS students celebrate GCSE success at Results Day

Upper Wharfedale students and staff are celebrating following the publication of this year’s GCSE results. “The outcomes achieved by Upper Wharfedale students this year are excellent,” said Headteacher Catherine Reeves.

24th August 2023

OFSTED OUTSTANDING

Upper Wharfedale is an outstanding school

Upper Wharfedale School was last inspected in June 2019, which confirmed that the school is "outstanding" in all areas. Below are some examples of the strong practice noted by the inspection team and you can read the full report on the Ofsted website.

Read the full report

"The headteacher, supported by governors, leaders and staff, has developed an exceptional learning culture within the school”

“Pupils’ outcomes are truly outstanding in the widest sense”

“Teachers use their excellent subject knowledge to plan learning that will challenge pupils, capture their interests and meet their differing learning needs”

“Pupils’ outcomes are truly outstanding in the widest sense”