Top 7 boys' schools in Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools shown.
- 193Ermysted's Grammar SchoolSkipton · Local authority Secondary67.3 Attainment 8 · 836 students
- 262Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, BradfordBradford · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 598 students
- 359Beverley Grammar SchoolBeverley · Academy Secondary46.2 Attainment 8 · 829 students
- 452Eternal LightBradford · Independent Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 142 students
- 546Upper Batley High SchoolBatley · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 784 students
- 642Darul Uloom Dawatul ImaanBradford · Independent Secondary43.2 Attainment 8 · 169 students
- 710Cambridge Street SchoolBatley · Independent Secondary24.9 Attainment 8 · 177 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 92.6 Top 5% | 67.3 Attainment 8 | 836 |
| 2 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 598 |
| 3 | Beverley Grammar School Beverley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 829 |
| 4 | Eternal Light Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–23 | Independent | 51.8 Top 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 142 |
| 5 | Upper Batley High School Batley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 784 |
| 6 | Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–25 | Independent | 42.2 Lower 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 169 |
| 7 | Cambridge Street School Batley · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 9.5 Lower 50% | 24.9 Attainment 8 | 177 |
Ermysted's Grammar School in Skipton leads the 2025 list of boys' schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a Success Index (England) of 92.6. Of the 7 schools shown, 3 are academy, 3 are independent, 1 are local authority.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ermysted's Grammar School in Skipton ranks first among boys' schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a Success Index (England) of 92.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 836).
How are boys' schools in Yorkshire and the Humber ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.