Rank #101
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon Grammar School, Clotherholme Road
Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:60.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 1.9 applicants per place
Exam area
North Yorkshire 11+ 3 schools Shared test area
North Yorkshire Grammar Schools
North Yorkshire brings together 3 grammar schools across the county, centred on Ripon and Skipton. Much of the area sits within the Yorkshire route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.
girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment, FSCE North Yorkshire
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Yorkshire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
6 key dates 0 downloads GL Assessment, FSCE
School list
Grammar Schools in North Yorkshire
The best grammar schools in North Yorkshire on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.
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Rank #106
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton Girls' High School, Gargrave Road
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:58.3
Assessment: FSCE
Applicants per place: 2.0 applicants per place
Rank #122
Ermysted's Grammar School
Ermysted's Grammar School, Gargrave Road
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:51.4
Assessment: FSCE
Applicants per place: 1.5 applicants per place
North Yorkshire overview
North Yorkshire grammar schools at a glance
3 grammar schools sit close together in North Yorkshire, so North Yorkshire feels more local and easier to read than a large county-wide area.
Schools 3 schools
Main places North Yorkshire
School mix Mixed
Tests Mostly FSCE
What stands out
North Yorkshire is easier to take in geographically than larger selective counties because the schools sit in one small local patch.
What parents notice
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option. Most schools here sit in the Yorkshire route and use FSCE, with Ripon Grammar School standing out by using GL Assessment. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Ripon Grammar School, Skipton Girls' High School, and Ermysted's Grammar School sit close together in one compact cluster. Families here see boys', girls', and co-ed options.
School mix
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.
Shared route
Most schools here sit in the Yorkshire route and use FSCE, with Ripon Grammar School standing out by using GL Assessment.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are North Yorkshire grammar schools mainly concentrated?
North Yorkshire is a compact area. 3 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in North Yorkshire?
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.
Which test routes are used in North Yorkshire?
Most schools here sit in the Yorkshire route and use FSCE, with Ripon Grammar School standing out by using GL Assessment.
What should parents watch most closely in North Yorkshire?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.