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Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.2 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
818
Capacity
896
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school stands out with an Attainment 8 score of 67.3, placing it in the top 4% nationally. An exceptional 97% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 87% secure a grade 5 or above. Additionally, nearly all students (99%) enter the English Baccalaureate, reflecting a strong academic focus.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 67.3 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 97% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 87% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 99% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 66% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.4%
Asian Pakistani19.3%
Asian Indian3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.96338, -2.02342 · BD23 1PL
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121716
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.ermysteds.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ermysted's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Ermysted's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Ermysted's Grammar School a good school?
Ermysted's Grammar School scores 95.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ermysted's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Ermysted's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.3. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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