Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton, BD23 1PL · North Yorkshire · Grammar school
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6th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 297 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 9.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 83.7 · 95 | 30% | 2.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 64.3 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ermysted's Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022-11. In 2024/25, 86.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 67.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the DofE and Ermysted's Awards, play rugby, basketball, climbing, tennis, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, athletics, or football, and participate in the orchestra, choir, brass and woodwind group, training band, string ensemble, or swing band. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 836 pupils against a stated capacity of 896. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress given the recent inspection date? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment relative to the national median? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Ermysted's Grammar School
Overview
Ermysted’s Grammar School is described as a “busy, happy school” with “exceptional leaders” who continually strive to evolve provision for pupils’ benefit. The report highlights an “outward-facing” environment that prepares boys well for life in modern Britain, noting that the school is not solely focused on examination results but also on “exceptional personal development.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “exceptional” behaviour, being “focused and keen to learn” in lessons and “unfailingly courteous” around the school.
- The sixth form is a “very special place” where students act as “superb ambassadors,” demonstrating maturity and supporting younger pupils through mentoring.
- Leaders prioritise personal, social and health education, ensuring pupils speak with “understanding and empathy” about issues such as equality and online safety.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with “high-quality, specialist knowledge” of staff bringing lessons to life and strong outcomes across all subjects.
- Reading is highly valued, with the library acting as the “hub of the school” and a diverse book stock encouraging engagement.
Areas to improve
- In some key stage 3 lessons, staff do not always check that pupils have secured essential subject knowledge before moving on, meaning some pupils “falter or repeat errors.” Leaders must ensure consistent checks are in place.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “rigorous” recruitment procedures and staff trained to identify risks through “professional curiosity.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.9 |
| 2024/25 | 67.3 |
| 2025/26 | 64.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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