Ermysted’s Grammar School

Reviewed 29 September 2026 for September 2027 entry.

Ermysted’s is a selective boys’ school in Skipton. Its own registration and admissions process is separate from the Halifax schools.

What is in the test?

For this intake, Ermysted’s uses FSCE papers covering English and maths through multiple-choice and short written answers. The school explicitly says there is no non-verbal reasoning or creative writing element. The content draws on Key Stage 2 learning through Year 5. Read Ermysted’s test guidance and familiarisation information.

Dates for September 2027 entry

Registration closed at noon on 31 August 2026. The main test was on 26 September 2026. Outcomes are due in the week beginning 12 October 2026. The common application deadline is 31 October 2026 and National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.

What happens after the test?

Reaching the required standard does not guarantee a place. Parents must also apply through their home local authority. The school’s admissions policy explains how places are allocated if there are more eligible applicants than places. Check the current process and deadlines.