What are the best grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber include Ashville College, Birkdale School, and Bradford Grammar School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Yorkshire and the Humber has 219 grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1505 are rated Good, meaning 91% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Yorkshire and the Humber grammar schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do grammar school admissions work in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Best Grammar Schools in Yorkshire and the Humber

29 grammar schools found

Key Facts

There are 29 grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, accounting for 0.6% of all schools in the region, with a total of 17,274 pupils.
Grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber have a high Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 14 Good out of 15 inspected.
Pupils in Yorkshire and the Humber's grammar schools achieve high grades, with a Progress 8 score of 0.59 and an Attainment 8 score of 53.70, and 44.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
The 29 grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber have a relatively low persistent absence rate of 14.9%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.72, with spending per pupil at £7,008.

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Ashville College

Harrogate, HG2 9JP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils781

P/T Ratio–

Birkdale School

Sheffield, S10 3DH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils721

P/T Ratio–

Bradford Grammar School

BD9 4JP

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,033

P/T Ratio–

Felix House School

Kingston-Upon-Hull, HU7 4BS

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils5

P/T Ratio–

Hipperholme Grammar School

HX3 8JE

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils285

P/T Ratio–

Hymers College

HU3 1LW

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,029

P/T Ratio–

Pocklington School

York, YO42 2NJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils730

P/T Ratio–

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Wakefield, WF1 3QX

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils668

P/T Ratio–

Queen Ethelburga's College

York, YO26 9SS

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils482

P/T Ratio–

Queen Ethelburga's Prep School

York, YO26 9SS

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–15

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils828

P/T Ratio–

The Grammar School At Leeds

Leeds, LS17 8GS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils2,071

P/T Ratio–

Tranby

Hull, HU10 7EH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils494

P/T Ratio–

Wakefield Girls' High School

Wakefield, WF1 2QS

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils589

P/T Ratio–

Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School

Wakefield, WF1 2DG

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils141

P/T Ratio–

Abbeywood School

Rotherham, S66 8QN

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils92

P/T Ratio–

Broadwood School

Halifax, HX2 0RU

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils42

P/T Ratio–

Cambian Spring Hill

Ripon, HG4 3HN

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils35

P/T Ratio–

Ivy Lane School

WF1 4AZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils51

P/T Ratio–

Ormston School

Leeds, LS6 2AH

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils42

P/T Ratio–

Paradise Primary School

Dewsbury, WF12 9BB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils173

P/T Ratio–

Queenswood School

Leeds, LS27 9EB

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils24

P/T Ratio–

The Becklands School

Market Weighton, YO43 3GA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils19

P/T Ratio–

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Ofsted

Good

Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Progress 8+1.00

Attainment 878.5

Eng+Maths100%

Pupils1,522

The Crossley Heath School

Ofsted

Good

Halifax, HX3 0HG

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Progress 8+0.49

Attainment 872.6

Eng+Maths100%

Pupils1,179

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 29 grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Yorkshire and the Humber	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	100%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.59	+0.00
Attainment 8	53.7	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	15%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,008	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Grammar Schools in Yorkshire and the Humber

Key Facts

Ashville College

Birkdale School

Bradford Grammar School

Felix House School

Hipperholme Grammar School

Hymers College

Pocklington School

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Queen Ethelburga's College

Queen Ethelburga's Prep School

The Grammar School At Leeds

Tranby

Wakefield Girls' High School

Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School

Abbeywood School

Broadwood School

Cambian Spring Hill

Ivy Lane School

Ormston School

Paradise Primary School

Queenswood School

The Becklands School

Heckmondwike Grammar School

The Crossley Heath School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber?

How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in Yorkshire and the Humber?

How are grammar schools in Yorkshire and the Humber ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Yorkshire and the Humber grammar schools?

How do grammar school admissions work in Yorkshire and the Humber?

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