Head: Michael Evans
An accessible boys' grammar school in North Yorkshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
280
Applications
197
Offers Made
117
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Admissions managed by North Yorkshire LEA. The school welcomes applications from boys who live in Skipton and further afield, with priority given to those within the North Yorkshire local authority area.
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Yorkshire
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 6 grammar schools, administered by CEM (Durham University). School established circa 1492, making it one of England's oldest schools. Selective grammar school for boys aged 11-18. Entrance test registration for September 2027 entry opens in April 2026. School mentions it is a new style test for future admissions. Governors are responsible for admissions and welcome applications from boys who live in Skipton and further afield.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
67.2
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
87%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
99%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.45
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
97%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
37.4avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
59%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
57%
Higher Education
−11pp vs grammar avg
68%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Religious Studies
28 entries
100%
+9.7pp vs school
Food Preparation & Nutrition
16 entries
100%
+9.7pp vs school
Music
9 entries
100%
+9.7pp vs school
Watch list
German
67 entries
60%
-30.6pp vs school
Latin
26 entries
77%
-13.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Physics
32 entries
100%
+3.0pp vs school
Further Mathematics
15 entries
100%
+3.0pp vs school
Geography
14 entries
100%
+3.0pp vs school
Watch list
Biology
33 entries
88%
-9.1pp vs school
Economics
28 entries
93%
-4.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Students need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5. For specific A-level subjects, students typically need grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE subject. External applicants must meet the same academic standards.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (63.4%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 12 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £285 (-4%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,125
Teaching Staff / pupil
£614
Educational Supplies / pupil
£414
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£596
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £4,213,390 · 627 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£3,573,035
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£40,850
Targeted funding for 38 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£113,290
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£4,863
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£45,433
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£200,769
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£38,288
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£49,575
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
818 / 896(91%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Students need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5. For specific A-level subjects, students typically need grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE subject. External applicants must meet the same academic standards.
1:17.2
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.81%
Absence Rate
5.34%
Persistent Absence
The school occupies a historic site with modern additions including science laboratories, ICT suites, design technology workshops, music rooms, drama studio, library, sports hall, and extensive playing fields. Recent developments have enhanced teaching facilities across multiple departments.
Sports
Extensive sports facilities including rugby pitches, football pitches, cricket squares, athletics track, tennis courts, sports hall with gymnasium, fitness suite, and outdoor education equipment. The school also has access to additional facilities for rowing on the River Aire.
STEM
technicians provide vital support in biology, chemistry, design and technology, food and nutrition, information technology, and physics
Arts
technicians provide vital support in art
Library
The library provides a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources. It offers study spaces for individual and group work, computer access, and research facilities. The library is staffed by qualified librarians who support students' learning and research needs.
Capital Projects
Recent capital investment has included refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrading of ICT facilities, improvements to the dining facilities, and development of outdoor learning spaces. Ongoing maintenance and improvement projects continue to enhance the learning environment.
extensive programme of extra-curricular activities, from the rugby field to the stage, from the concert hall to the debating chamber
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
concert hall, stage performances
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Uniform
School uniform required including blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, dark grey trousers, black shoes. PE kit includes school rugby shirt, shorts, and sports socks. Sixth form students have a relaxed dress code but must maintain smart appearance.
School Meals
The school operates a cafeteria system serving hot meals, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Students can pay by cash or using a cashless system. Free school meals are available for eligible students. There are designated eating areas and students may also bring packed lunches.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations increasing by year group. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1-1.5 hours per day, Years 9-11 receive 2-2.5 hours per day, and sixth form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled hours.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear boundaries. A house system encourages positive behaviour through rewards and recognition. Sanctions are applied proportionately for inappropriate behaviour, with serious breaches potentially resulting in exclusion.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during lesson time and may only be used during break and lunch periods in designated areas. Phones should not be visible during lessons and must not be used to record or photograph without permission.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through individual learning plans, specialist teaching support, exam access arrangements, and close liaison with parents and external agencies. Additional support is available for students with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia.
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No dedicated school bus service - pupils use public transport or private arrangements
Nearest Station: Skipton
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport with regular bus services from surrounding areas including Skipton, Keighley, and Bradford. The nearest railway station is Skipton, approximately 1 mile away. Parents are encouraged to use public transport where possible.
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