Ermysted's Grammar School
School Name: Ermysted's Grammar School Address: Gargrave Road Town/City: Skipton County: North Yorkshire Postcode: BD23 1PL Telephone Number: 01756 792186 Website: http://www.ermysteds.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Selective
Headteacher: Mr Michael Evans
Capacity: 896
Gender: Boys
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 836
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7%
URN: 121716
DfE Number: 815/4608
UKPRN: 10002309
UPRN: 100051945653
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Skipton and Ripon (E14001475)
Electoral Ward: Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby (E05014320)
Easting & Northing: 398561E, 451922N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 57' 50.45" N 2° 1' 23.81" W
Plus Code: 9C5VXX7G+JM
DfE Record: View record
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