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Ilkley Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Carly Purnell

corporate_fareMOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST

location_onIlkley, LS29 8TR

language Visit Website phone 1943608424

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

2,083

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Attainment 8

56.5

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Bradford

#382 of 3,216 nationally

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Ilkley Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ilkley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ilkley Grammar School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 2,172 pupils on roll, of whom 7% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.5, placing the school #1 in Bradford and #382 of 3,216 nationally. 66.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 60.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

56.5

Grade 5+ E&M

66.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.1%

Entering EBacc44.40%

EBacc APS5.03

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.10%

EBacc APS4.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS5.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS5.5

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS5.15

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

239

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.2%

Achieving A*–A32.8%

Achieving A*–B60.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.9%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

252

Retention rate92.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

213

Retention rate98.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

207

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 December 2024

Inspection Report

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19 January 2023

Inspection Report

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29 March 2017

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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10 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-12-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-03-29

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-10-10

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,172 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,172	22	1.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,172	22	1.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,128	32	1.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,134	35	1.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,138	35	1.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,085	38	1.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,083	68	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,082	48	2.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,021	22	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,039	43	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,038	18	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,949	21	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,947	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,948	15	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,843	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,843	47	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,849	46	2.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,742	15	0.9%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,746	47	2.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,755	42	2.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,689	36	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,688	40	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,684	29	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,602	27	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,609	41	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,614	52	3.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 110 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 88 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 79 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree46%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree17%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree30%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree77%

agree22%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree59%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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