Ermysted's Grammar School vs The Skipton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 885 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
The Skipton Academy
Skipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
736 students
| Measure | Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Skipton Academy Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 366 | #224 of 366 |
| National rank | #199 of 4,090 | #2584 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 836 | 736 |
| Pupils on roll | 836 | 736 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 67.3 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86.7% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.9% | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Skipton | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ermysteds.uk | www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ermysted's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 37.4).
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 736.
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is a local authority school while The Skipton Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is boys and The Skipton Academy is co-educational.
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 The Skipton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ermysted's Grammar School ranks higher (92.6 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ermysted's Grammar School and The Skipton Academy?
About 885 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. The Skipton Academy: 736. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ermysted's Grammar School and The Skipton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ermysted's Grammar School is 7th of 366 and The Skipton Academy is 224th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).