UK Rank #101
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon Grammar School, Clotherholme Road
Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:60.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
Exam area
North Yorkshire 11+ 3 schools Shared test area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in North Yorkshire
The grammar schools in North Yorkshire are few enough to remain intelligible at county level, yet the county still divides into distinct selective pockets around Ripon and Skipton. Those two centres give North Yorkshire a dual character: rural and dispersed in one sense, but sharply localised where grammar education still survives.
girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment, FSCE North Yorkshire Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top grammar schools in North Yorkshire
Previewing the top 3 grammar schools in North Yorkshire by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.
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Map of grammar schools in North Yorkshire
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Full grammar school ranking in North Yorkshire
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UK Rank #106
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton Girls' High School, Gargrave Road
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:58.3
Assessment: FSCE
UK Rank #122
Ermysted's Grammar School
Ermysted's Grammar School, Gargrave Road
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:51.4
Assessment: FSCE
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 25 downloads GL Assessment, FSCE
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Best Grammar Schools in Yorkshire
6 grammar school profiles in North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, covering Calderdale, Kirklees, and North Yorkshire, with local area hubs for route, admissions and journey detail.
Best Grammar Schools in West Yorkshire
3 grammar school profiles in West Yorkshire, covering Calderdale and Kirklees. The linked Yorkshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.
Best Grammar Schools in Skipton
2 grammar school profiles in Skipton, North Yorkshire. The linked Yorkshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.
Best Grammar Schools in Calderdale
2 grammar school profiles in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The linked Yorkshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.
North Yorkshire overview
North Yorkshire grammar schools at a glance
3 grammar schools sit in North Yorkshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 3 schools
Main places North Yorkshire
School mix Mixed
Tests Mostly FSCE
What stands out
North Yorkshire has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
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. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
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 with 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. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
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.
Which admissions detail varies most in North Yorkshire?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Competition varies noticeably across the area.