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Ermysted's Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ermysted's Grammar School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 818 pupils, and a capacity of 896 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

818

Pupils

896

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ermysted's Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Ermysted's Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, North Yorkshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Ermysted's Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PL
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
6% of pupils
DfE URN
121716

Other Secondary Schools in Skipton

If Ermysted's Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Skipton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ermysted's Grammar School

Is Ermysted's Grammar School oversubscribed?

Ermysted's Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 896 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ermysted's Grammar School?

Ermysted's Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. North Yorkshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Ermysted's Grammar School cover?

Ermysted's Grammar School is a secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ermysted's Grammar School?

Ermysted's Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.