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Yorkshire & North

Grammar Schools

Yorkshire and the North of England have a small number of grammar schools, including the prestigious Ripon Grammar School and schools in the North Yorkshire area.

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GL Assessment

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Important Information

This guide is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and school policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with schools and local authorities before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

School Type

3 of 3 schools

Ripon Grammar School

Outstanding

Ripon • HG4 2BB

One of the oldest schools in England, founded in 886 AD, with outstanding academic results.

Co-educational

11-18

Sixth Form

155 places/yr

Est. 886

Inspected 2019

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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good

Skipton • BD23 1LQ

A historic boys' grammar school in the Yorkshire Dales.

Boys

11-18

Sixth Form

120 places/yr

Est. 1492

Inspected 2019

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Skipton Girls' High School

Outstanding

Skipton • BD23 1QL

An outstanding girls' grammar school serving the Craven area.

Girls

11-18

Sixth Form

120 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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