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Ilkley Grammar School
Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8TR, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.3 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,172
Capacity
1,972
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 12% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 85% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. The school also has a solid university progression rate of 77%, with 42% of students gaining entry to top-third universities, making it an appealing choice for families prioritizing academic success.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.5 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 67% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 212 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (367 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
95%
School has high expectations
94%
My child is happy
94%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.92181, -1.81392 · LS29 8TR
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136905
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ilkleygrammarschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ilkley Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Ilkley Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Ilkley Grammar School a good school?
Ilkley Grammar School scores 94.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ilkley Grammar School?
Based on 367 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ilkley Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ilkley Grammar School in GCSEs?
Ilkley Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.5. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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