Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ermysted's Grammar School is a secondary school in Skipton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 6th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 September 2022, report published 21 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Ermysted's Grammar School is a busy, happy school. There are many aspects of outstanding professional practice worthy of sharing with others. Exceptional leaders continually strive to develop and further evolve the school for the benefit of pupils. They have made significant changes to the school over recent years, ensuring that Ermysted's is not only a place for pupils to gain strong examination results, but also to experience exceptional personal development. Inspectors found an outward- facing school that prepares pupils well for life in diverse, modern Britain. The behaviour of pupils is exceptional. During lessons, pupils are focused and keen to learn. Around the school, pupils are unfailingly courteous and purposeful. They are reflective young people, able to share their ideas about the importance of respect for all. Pupils report that, on the rare occasions that bullying occurs, leaders take rapid and effective action. Boys of all ages share their pride at being part of the school community. Leaders continue to develop the strong academic curriculum that has long been at the heart of the school. At the same time, the headteacher ensures that the curriculum for personal, social and health education (PSHE) is prioritised. Pupils speak with understanding and empathy about important issues, including equality, radicalisation and online behaviours. Members of the sixth-form are superb ambassadors for the school. Their maturity and good humour, as well as their work ethic, are impressive. Around the school, they are role models for the younger pupils. Sixth-form students support younger pupils with academic and emotional mentoring.
What the school should improve
- In some key stage 3 lessons, staff do not always check that pupils have secured
- the essential subject knowledge before moving on to teach new content. This means that some pupils do not have the knowledge they need to support new learning. Leaders should ensure that all staff understand the importance of checking that component knowledge is secure. Leaders should assure themselves that these checks are consistently in place.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
128 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
91 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
836 pupils on roll, with places for 896
Schools near Ermysted's Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Girls' High School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 69.7 |
| The Skipton Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
| South Craven School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Carlton Keighley | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.6 |
| West Craven High School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.4 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Evans
- Phone
- 01756792186
- Address
- Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PL
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121716
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.