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Ilkley Grammar School

Ilkley Grammar School, Ilkley
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Ilkley Grammar School

Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Ilkley.

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Pupils
2,172
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.9%
Attainment 8
56.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2024

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 271 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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