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Ilkley Grammar School

Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

56.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.2%
Basics 9-5
66.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

56.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2353.346.4
2023/2456.546.4
2024/2556.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.380.00
2023/24+0.540.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.4%
EBacc APS
5.02
EBacc 9-5
25.4%
EBacc 9-4
33.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.66
A*-A Grades
32.8%
A*-B Grades
60.5%
AAB+ %
24.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 271 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Ilkley Grammar School

Ilkley Grammar School is a secondary school in Ilkley, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 367 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.3. The school has around 2,172 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ilkley Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ilkley Grammar School

What is Ilkley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Ilkley Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Ilkley Grammar School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 367 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Ilkley Grammar School.
What are Ilkley Grammar School's latest exam results?
Ilkley Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ilkley Grammar School located?
Ilkley Grammar School is a secondary school in Ilkley, Bradford (LS29 8TR).
How many pupils attend Ilkley Grammar School?
Ilkley Grammar School has around 2,172 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ilkley Grammar School with other schools?
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