Founding of Ermysted's Grammar School (1492)

Peter Toller founded a school in Skipton, North Yorkshire, in the 15th century. The first official record appears in his 1492 will, though the school's history may date to 1468. William Ermysted later re-founded the institution with new lands.

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Background. Ermysted's Grammar School is an 11-18 boys' voluntary aided grammar school located in Skipton, North Yorkshire. It is recognized as the seventh oldest state school in Britain, with origins in the 15th century.

Founding and Records. Peter Toller founded the school in the 15th century. The first official record is found in his will from 1492. While the school records its establishment as 1492, its history could possibly be dated to 1468.

Refounding by Ermysted. William Ermysted re-founded the school with new lands. He moved the institution to what is now the Old Grammar School at the bottom of Shortbank Road, establishing a new physical base for the school.

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