Ilkley Grammar School

A not judged academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ilkley Grammar School.

Ilkley, LS298TR Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.8%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cowpasture Road
Ilkley, LS298TR
Phone
1943608424
Website
ilkleygrammarschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136905
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR
Website
http://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1972 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,134
Free School Meals
5.8% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (58 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.8
English Attainment 8:
12.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.8
Ebacc English:
98.4%
Ebacc Entry:
27.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.8%
Ebacc Languages:
46.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.54
Progress 8 Range:
0.38 to 0.69
University Progression:
54.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
214 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.8 (+26.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.5 (+17.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.54 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
134 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
267
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,134 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing in wisdom and stature"

Respect Kindness Responsibility Courage Resilience Pride

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Carly Purnell welcomes visitors and describes Ilkley Grammar School as an Outstanding non-selective academy with a strong track record of academic achievement, Oxbridge success, and a broad Personal Best and enrichment offer; emphasizes a safe, inclusive culture and invites visits.

Curriculum Highlights

Personal Development curriculum Extensive extra-curricular programme (sport, culture, the creative and visual arts) Leadership opportunities (IGS iLeaders) Support for mental health and wellbeing Opportunities for discovery and adventure (UK and abroad)

Admissions Criteria

Admission into Year 7 is via Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC), who still run our admission procedures even though we are an Academy.

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