Ermysted's Grammar School vs Wetherby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 42 km 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
Wetherby High School
Wetherby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
828 students
| Measure | Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wetherby High School Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 366 | #85 of 366 |
| National rank | #199 of 4,090 | #1250 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 836 | 828 |
| Pupils on roll | 836 | 828 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 67.3 | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86.7% | 53.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.9% | 72.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Skipton | Wetherby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ermysteds.uk | www.wetherbyhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ermysted's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 65.0).
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 828.
- •Ermysted's Grammar School is boys and Wetherby High School 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 Wetherby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ermysted's Grammar School ranks higher (92.6 vs 65.0 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 Wetherby High School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Skipton and Wetherby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ermysted's Grammar School: 836. Wetherby High School: 828. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ermysted's Grammar School and Wetherby High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ermysted's Grammar School is 7th of 366 and Wetherby High School is 85th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).