Ilkley Grammar School is a secondary school in Ilkley, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ilkley Grammar School currently has around 2172 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 23 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 72% who stay in school sixth forms and 19% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR |
| Website: | http://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01943608424 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carly Purnell |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136905 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1972 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2172 |
| Number of Boys: | 1069 |
| Number of Girls: | 1103 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.90% | 1778 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 94 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 72 |
| Pakistani | 3.20% | 70 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 43 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 16 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 15 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 5 |
| African | 0.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding LS29 8NL | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding LS29 8NL | - not rated | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlands Primary School Leeds Road , LS29 8JY | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlands Primary School Leeds Road , LS29 8JY | - not rated | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Rhydding Primary School Bolling Road , Ben Rhydding LS29 8QH | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road , LS29 8TR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road , LS29 8TR | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Middle School Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding LS29 8PA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield School & Nursery Wharfedale Lodge , 11 Ben Rhydding Road LS29 8RL | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevedon House Preparatory School Ben Rhydding Drive , LS29 8BJ | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westville House School Carter's Lane , Middleton LS29 0DQ | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.