The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 67.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
67.3
23.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
87%
44.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
99%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 818
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Michael Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ermysted's Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Ermysted's Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Ermysted's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Ermysted's Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ermysted's Grammar School?
Ermysted's Grammar School currently has 818 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ermysted's Grammar School take?
Ermysted's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ermysted's Grammar School?
Ermysted's Grammar School is in Skipton, BD23 1PL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ermysted's Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ermysted's Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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