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Ilkley Grammar School

State school · Ilkley, LS29 8TR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,172 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,172 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Carly Purnell

Entrance

Open days
Usually in October

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ashlands Primary School 18 %
Burley Oaks Primary School 18 %
All Saints' CofE Primary School 13 %
Menston Primary School 10 %
Ben Rhydding Primary School 9 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School 8 %
Addingham Primary School 7 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Baildon Church of England Primary School 2 %
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 2 %
Askwith Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
78%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63.9%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
38.85
LA avg.
33.30
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
124
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.06 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,172
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

Ilkley Grammar School is proud of its excellent reputation in the local community and of its long service to the education of students in the Wharfe Valley.

As a comprehensive Academy we quite simply want everyone to achieve their Personal Best, whatever their individual talents and aspirations.

We achieve outstanding examination results but even in a large school recognise every child as an individual and not a statistic, and work hard to nurture successful, happy and confident learners who achieve in the widest sense of the word.

Contact the school

Address

Cowpasture Road
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 8TR
Get directions

Telephone: 01943 608424

Email: admin@igs.mlt.co.uk

Website: http://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com

Local authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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School data & information Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8TR
2,172 Pupil numbers
6.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
124 Number of teachers
34 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63.9%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.50
LA avg.
41.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.54 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 319 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 316 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 319 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
22.8%
LA avg.
14.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.85
LA avg.
33.30
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 10 A
Sociology GCE A level 23 B
Psychology GCE A level 78 B
Physics GCE A level 19 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 10 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 42 A
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 19 B
History GCE A level 44 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 A
Geography GCE A level 37 A
French GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 25 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 43 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 6 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 12 B
Chemistry GCE A level 47 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 80 A
Biology GCE A level 62 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 21 B
Sociology GCE AS level 9 A
Psychology GCE AS level 12 B
Physics GCE AS level 9 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 10 C
Geography GCE AS level 6 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 13 A
Biology GCE AS level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ilkley Grammar School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 24 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.06 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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