Ermysted's Grammar School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ermysted's Grammar School
Address: Gargrave Road
Town/City: Skipton
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: BD23 1PL
Telephone Number: 01756 792186
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Shabnam Ahsan - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mr Paul Arnold - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
  • Mrs Nicole Ballantyne - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2029.
  • Mr Robert Burns - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Jonathan Burton - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Charisma Choudhury - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Stuart Clarkson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Mr Charles Escott - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mr Michael Evans - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • Ms Victoria Flemming - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Clare Foster - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Dr Sara Humphrey - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Ms Laura Reynolds - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mr Nicholas Scott-Pearce - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mrs Dornier Swiffen - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Ms Samantha Trelease - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2028.