Ermysted's Grammar School vs Skipton Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 261 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
836 students
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
862 students
| Measure | Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skipton Girls' High School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #7 of 366 | #5 of 366 |
| National rank | #199 of 4,090 | #185 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 836 | 862 |
| Pupils on roll | 836 | 862 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 115.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 67.3 | 69.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86.7% | 89.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.9% | 99.1% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 6.57 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 37.9 |
| town | Skipton | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ermysteds.uk | www.sghs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.6 vs 93.1).
- •Skipton Girls' High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 836.
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is a local authority school while Skipton Girls' High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is boys and Skipton Girls' High School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ermysted's Grammar School better than Skipton Girls' High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ermysted's Grammar School and Skipton Girls' High School?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Skipton and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ermysted's Grammar School: 836. Skipton Girls' High School: 862. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ermysted's Grammar School and Skipton Girls' High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ermysted's Grammar School is 7th of 366 and Skipton Girls' High School is 5th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).