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Thank you for visiting our website. I hope that you’ll find the information that you are looking for and that the website provides you with a flavour of life at our school.

Ermysted’s is one of England’s oldest schools and for over 530 years the school has sought to provide a first class education to the boys of Skipton and the surrounding areas, regardless of their background. Much has changed since its foundation in the fifteenth century, but the school has never wavered from William Ermysted’s original ambition to develop ‘learned and wise men’ and individuals of virtue.

Academic success is important but so is the development of character, resilience and self-confidence. At Ermysted’s we take the development of the whole person seriously. The school prides itself on its nurturing and inclusive community, and we work hard to create an environment where every pupil feels valued and supported to achieve their very best.

Opportunities abound in our extensive programme of extra-curricular activities, with pupils actively encouraged to broaden their personal interests, develop new skills and pursue a healthy lifestyle. From the rugby field to the stage, from the concert hall to the debating chamber, our pupils commit themselves fully to the pursuit of excellence and develop the social and personal skills that will serve them so well in later life.

I feel very privileged to be the Headmaster of such a distinguished and ancient institution and incredibly proud of the pupils’ achievements and abilities. But don’t take my word for it, come and visit us to meet the staff and pupils and discover for yourself. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

Michael Evans
Headmaster

“Pupils do not attend Ermysted’s, they discover a stimulating world and remain forever.

Former Student

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📣 Please come along to Skipton Market on 📆 Saturday 15th March and support our Young Enterprise teams 📣

Along with students from Skipton Girls' High School there are two separate companies selling different products - Wooden Expressions and Plantables.

We will be located in front of the building that was previously Rackhams. Look forward to seeing you there!

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📣 Please come along to Skipton Market on 📆 Saturday 15th March and support our Young Enterprise teams 📣

Along with students from Skipton Girls High School there are two separate companies selling different products - Wooden Expressions and Plantables. 

We will be located in front of the building that was previously Rackhams. Look forward to seeing you there! 

@plantables_
@woodenexpressions

🌟 Congrats to our Year 10 football team ⚽️ who beat QE on penalties on Wednesday after going 2-0 down early on in the game. They are now through to the Harrogate and Craven Cup Semi Finals! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less

🌟 Congrats to our Year 10 football team ⚽️ who beat QE on penalties on Wednesday after going 2-0 down early on in the game. They are now through to the Harrogate and Craven Cup Semi Finals! 👏

👏 Congratulations to Oliver who has recently been awarded an Arkwright Scholarship! This was a tough and rigorous process with over 1500 applicants and included an application, exam, panel interview and presentation. Oliver will find out in September if he has been allocated a sponsor and mentor from industry. We'll keep our fingers crossed for him! 🤞 ... See MoreSee Less

👏 Congratulations to Oliver who has recently been awarded an Arkwright Scholarship! This was a tough and rigorous process with over 1500 applicants and included an application, exam, panel interview and presentation. Oliver will find out in September if he has been allocated a sponsor and mentor from industry. Well keep our fingers crossed for him! 🤞

📣 Call for Work Experience Placements 📣

We currently have a number of pupils in Year 10 and Year 12 who have as yet been unable to source a Work Experience placement for the week commencing Monday 7th July.

If you work somewhere that could offer a placement, or have a contact that might help (with either or both year groups), we would be really grateful if you could let School know. The employer needs to have Employer Liability Insurance.

In the past, we have had really positive feedback from employers and the pupils. If you are able to help, please contact Miss Toner on careers@ermysteds.uk.
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📣 Call for Work Experience Placements 📣

We currently have a number of pupils in Year 10 and Year 12 who have as yet been unable to source a Work Experience placement for the week commencing Monday 7th July.

If you work somewhere that could offer a placement, or have a contact that might help (with either or both year groups), we would be really grateful if you could let School know. The employer needs to have Employer Liability Insurance.

In the past, we have had really positive feedback from employers and the pupils. If you are able to help, please contact Miss Toner on careers@ermysteds.uk.

🏆 Youth Speaks success! 🏆

Over 70 parents, pupils and Rotarians attended the Rotary Club debating competition yesterday evening here at EGS, where nine teams representing Ilkley Grammar School and Ermysted's competed across two age categories. There was a wide range of topics and a high standard across the board. We were thrilled to take home the cup for both the best Intermediate group (Year 7-9) AND the best Senior group (Year 10-13)! We also achieved the award for best intermediate speaker (Aashaz in Y8) and gained one of the two best Senior speaker awards (Sachin in Y10). This was a particularly impressive achievement considering winning groups were competing against students older than themselves! Well done everyone! 👏 #YouthSpeaks
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🏆 Youth Speaks success! 🏆

Over 70 parents, pupils and Rotarians attended the Rotary Club debating competition yesterday evening here at EGS, where nine teams representing Ilkley Grammar School and Ermysteds competed across two age categories. There was a wide range of topics and a high standard across the board. We were thrilled to take home the cup for both the best Intermediate group (Year 7-9) AND the best Senior group (Year 10-13)! We also achieved the award for best intermediate speaker (Aashaz in Y8) and gained one of the two best Senior speaker awards (Sachin in Y10). This was a particularly impressive achievement considering winning groups were competing against students older than themselves! Well done everyone! 👏 #YouthSpeaks

Join us for our Spring Concert! Come and enjoy an evening of incredible performances by our talented pupils.🎶

📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 April
🕒 Time: 6:30 pm
📍 Venue: School Memorial Hall
🎟️ Tickets: www.trybooking.com/uk/ELYP Adult £8.00, Concession £5.00, Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £20.00, Supersaver £2.00

Raffle and refreshments provided by the Ermysted's Friends' Association ❤️

Bring your family and friends and let’s make it a night to remember! ✨

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Join us for our Spring Concert! Come and enjoy an evening of incredible performances by our talented pupils.🎶

📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 April
🕒 Time: 6:30 pm
📍 Venue: School Memorial Hall
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/ELYP Adult £8.00, Concession £5.00, Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £20.00, Supersaver £2.00

Raffle and refreshments provided by the Ermysteds Friends Association ❤️

Bring your family and friends and let’s make it a night to remember! ✨

#SchoolConcert
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At Ermysted’s

532
years

Established circa 1492

825
pupils

on roll

59
weekly

enrichment activities