Ermysted's Grammar School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Skipton, Ermysted's combines a "Good" Ofsted rating with standout marks for behaviour, personal development, leadership and its sixth form, all judged "Outstanding". With 818 boys against a capacity of 896, the school has some room to spare and is not bursting at the seams. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.2 is in line with what families might expect from a state secondary. Admission at 11 is competitive, with 120 places contested through the North Yorkshire consortium shared with Ripon.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 120 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
67.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
87%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 September 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 67.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 87 per cent of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. The strong sixth form, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, suggests momentum carries through to the upper years. This is academic ground likely to suit boys who are ready to be stretched.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 6.6%
- EHC plans
- 0.24%
- English as additional language
- 5.7%
- Free school meals
- 6%
Schools nearby
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber
The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe, North West
The Crossley Heath School
Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Rossendale, North West
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber
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An academically selective boys' grammar where strong results meet genuinely outstanding pastoral and sixth-form provision. Worth a serious look for families confident their son will thrive in a stretching environment.
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Ermysted's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.