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Successful Lifelong Learners
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Confident Individuals
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Active and Responsible Citizens
- Successful Lifelong Learners
- Confident Individuals
- Active and Responsible Citizens
Phone System Changes – July & August 2024
We are upgrading our phone system during the summer, so we’d advise people who wish to contact us to use the website contact form.
Apply for a Paid Bus Pass
Apply online, or find out more information about bus passes to UWS for September 2024.

Mr Willis achieves the runner-up in the Exams Officer of the Year Award
We are delighted to announce that our Exams Officer, Mr Willis has had success with his nomination for Exams Officer Of The Year 2025 at their annual NAEO Exams Officer
18th September 2025

GCSE Results Day 2025
Upper Wharfedale students and staff are celebrating following the publication of this year’s GCSE results. ‘We are delighted with outcomes achieved by Upper Wharfedale students, and on behalf of all
21st August 2025

Open Evening 2025
We are holding our annual Open Evening event to welcome prospective Year 7 students and their families tour around our school and meet our students and staff. Further information about
8th July 2025
Upper Wharfedale is an outstanding school
Upper Wharfedale School was last inspected in December 2024, which confirmed that the school remains as "outstanding".
Below are some examples of the strong practice noted by the inspection team and you can read the full report on the Ofsted website.
Below are some examples of the strong practice noted by the inspection team and you can read the full report on the Ofsted website.
"Teachers make learning interesting for pupils by
providing different ways to learn”
“More pupils now study a language at GCSE level”
“The school provides a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom”
“The school makes sure pupils have the care and
support they need”
“There is a sense of safety and belonging in this school”
English Grade 4 and above (2025) (70% nationally)
1
%
Maths Grade 4 and above (2025) (72% nationally)
0
%
English Grade 5 and above (2025) (54% nationally)
1
%
Maths Grade 5 and above (2025) (53% nationally)
0
%
5 Grade 4 and above including English & Maths (2025)
0
%
All grades 4 and above (2025)
1
%
Progress 8 (2024)
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0
Reach out for support
Students must use a school email, all information remains internal.