Ermysted's Grammar School
URN: 121716 • Skipton BD23 1PL
Overview
- Name
- Ermysted's Grammar School
- URN
- 121716
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01756792186
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1PL
Summary
Ermysted's Grammar School, located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is a voluntary aided secondary school for boys with a current enrolment of 818 pupils. Established over 530 years ago, the school aims to provide a high-quality education while fostering the development of character, resilience, and self-confidence in its students. The ethos of the school is rooted in its founder William Ermysted's vision of nurturing "learned and wise men" who embody virtue.
The curriculum at Ermysted's is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop new skills. Opportunities are available in sports, music, drama, and various clubs, promoting a well-rounded education that extends beyond academic achievement.
The school prides itself on its inclusive and supportive community, where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment and witness the commitment of both staff and students to excellence in all aspects of school life.
The curriculum at Ermysted's is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop new skills. Opportunities are available in sports, music, drama, and various clubs, promoting a well-rounded education that extends beyond academic achievement.
The school prides itself on its inclusive and supportive community, where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment and witness the commitment of both staff and students to excellence in all aspects of school life.
Useful links
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Impact Statement (governance)
- Report Pupil Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Disclaimer (download)
- Website Translation (download)
- Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Skipton Girls' High School (70.2)
- Upper Wharfedale School (64.5)
- Skipton Girls' High School (61.6)
- The Skipton Academy (55.9)
- Aireville School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 896
- Pupils
- 818
- Boys
- 818
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 6.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 818 | 818 | 0 | 896 | 6.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 825 | 825 | 0 | 896 | 6.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 840 | 840 | 0 | 896 | 4.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 840 | 840 | 0 | 896 | 4.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 826 | 826 | 0 | 896 | 3.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 791 | 791 | 0 | 896 | 2.10 |
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