Ilkley Grammar School

Comprehensive

National rank

230

242

Rank last year

64.5%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

36%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Carly Purnell

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

2,134

Head teacher

Carly Purnell

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

2,134

Head teacher

Carly Purnell

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

2,134

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

5.3%

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

5.3%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 204

Grade

%

A*

12

A

22.3

B

30.2

A*/A

34.2

A*-B

64.5

GCSE 2024 rank: 261=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

22.1

A/7

13.9

A*/A/9/8/7

36

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2023
Verdict *
Outstanding
“Relationships between teachers and pupils are warm and caring. Bullying is incredibly rare. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (Send), access an ambitious curriculum. Pupils understand and celebrate diversity, but, for some pupils, their knowledge of different faiths and religions is not well developed. Leaders at all levels plan an ambitious curriculum. Staff speak incredibly positively about the work of leaders. They feel a strong sense of community and can access support when they need it.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.

About the school

  • More than 80 extracurricular opportunities are on offer across sport, the arts and student leadership. 
  • The Creative Arts Festival involves more than 250 students, while up to 120 students are involved in the school play.
  • The school offers Level 3 qualifications in criminology, applied science and media studies, and BTecs in sport, health and social care, and IT. Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), core maths and Level 3 sports leadership, and the Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) leadership qualification are also offered.
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