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Ermysted's Grammar School
Ermysted's Grammar School's September 2027 Year 7 test used two FSCE papers in English and Maths.
Grammar school · Skipton, North Yorkshire
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Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
The September 2027 Year 7 process used two FSCE papers in English and Mathematics (one multiple choice, one short written answers) on 26 September 2026. Main registration closed at noon on 31 August and the test has taken place; the school says late registration may be considered after March 2027. Reaching the required standard does not guarantee a place. Apply through the local authority as well.
Entry stage: Year 7 (September 2027)
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
Assessment provider: Future Stories Community Enterprise Ltd (FSCE)
The admissions process
- The current school page is for Year 7 entry in September 2027. Eligibility is for boys born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, with one test attempt.
- FSCE provides two English and Mathematics papers covering knowledge and skills through the end of Year 5: Paper 1 has multiple-choice answers; Paper 2 requires short written answers.
- The main test took place on 26 September 2026. Main registration closed at noon on 31 August 2026; the school says late registration may be considered after March 2027.
- The school states that meeting the standard does not guarantee a place; its admissions policy sets out oversubscription priorities. Submit the separate local-authority secondary school application.
- The school’s familiarisation page directs pupils to KS2 and 11+ practice, learning resources and practice papers in Atom Home. Eligible pupils with free school meal history may apply for free Atom Home access through the school.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Department for Education
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
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Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
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English papers
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Maths papers
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Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Read the school’s admissions criteria
Check catchment, oversubscription rules and any supplementary form alongside the test registration.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
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Before you apply
- The main 2027 school test and registration dates have passed. The school says it will review late registrations after March 2027; ask Ermysted’s and your local authority about the remaining application route.
Plusling’s guide to Ermysted's Grammar School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Ermysted's Grammar School: school details Department for Education
- Admission into Year 7 - Ermysted's Grammar School Ermysted's Grammar School
- Admissions Policy 2027–28 Ermysted's Grammar School
- Parents’ Guide: Year 7 September 2027 Entry Ermysted's Grammar School
- Test Familiarisation - Ermysted's Grammar School Ermysted's Grammar School
- Starting secondary school: 2027 application dates North Yorkshire Council