Ermysted’s Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Ermysted’s Grammar School, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL
- Number of pupils: 800+ (boys aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: admin@ermysteds.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 96
- 11+ exam: North Yorkshire 11+ Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to North Yorkshire residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Ermysted’s Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Ermysted’s Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1492, Ermysted’s Grammar School is one of England’s oldest state schools, renowned for combining historic tradition with academic excellence. In 2023, the school achieved 89% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 83% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a distinctive curriculum with specialist rural science and outdoor education programs alongside strong provision in STEM, classics, and modern languages. Ermysted’s “Dales Scholars” initiative provides unique learning opportunities, supported by outstanding facilities including a £2.8m Science and Outdoor Learning Centre and access to the Yorkshire Dales.
Beyond academics, Ermysted’s provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning fell running teams, award-winning music ensembles, and thriving STEM clubs. The school’s unique “Ermysted’s Challenge” encourages students to complete outdoor leadership, creative, and community projects.
Navigating the Application process at Ermysted’s Grammar School
- Registration: Apply for North Yorkshire 11+ test by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: North Yorkshire 11+ taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to North Yorkshire Council by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For candidates scoring within the review range
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The North Yorkshire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including comprehension)
- Paper 2: Mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across North Yorkshire
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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- Mathematical Applications: Strengthen problem-solving with practical contexts
- Timed Comprehension: Practice speed reading complex texts
- Error Analysis: Categorize mistakes by question type
- Test Strategy: Master question prioritization techniques
- Outdoor Contexts: Apply learning to rural settings
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