Ilkley Grammar School
URN: 136905 • Ilkley LS29 8TR
Overview
- Name
- Ilkley Grammar School
- URN
- 136905
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 81.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carly Purnell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01943608424
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cowpasture Road, Ilkley LS29 8TR
Summary
Ilkley Grammar School is a mixed secondary academy located in Ilkley, Bradford, with a current enrolment of 2,172 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,972. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school’s ethos is built around its vision and values, promoting fundamental British values and a strong sense of community.
The curriculum at Ilkley Grammar School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a wide range of subject options available to students. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering enrichment activities, pastoral support, and guidance to help students navigate their educational journey. Additionally, the school is part of the Red Kite Alliance, which includes teacher training and collaborative opportunities for professional development.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the Parent Zone on the website, which provides important information on attendance, assessments, and support services. Ilkley Grammar School also actively promotes mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Ilkley Grammar School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a wide range of subject options available to students. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering enrichment activities, pastoral support, and guidance to help students navigate their educational journey. Additionally, the school is part of the Red Kite Alliance, which includes teacher training and collaborative opportunities for professional development.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the Parent Zone on the website, which provides important information on attendance, assessments, and support services. Ilkley Grammar School also actively promotes mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Calendar and School Day (calendar)
- Cookies policy (other)
- cookies policy (other)
- Latest news (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1972
- Pupils
- 2172
- Boys
- 1069
- Girls
- 1103
- FSM %
- 6.90
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2172 | 1069 | 1103 | 1972 | 6.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2134 | 1069 | 1065 | 1972 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2039 | 1036 | 1003 | 1972 | 4.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2039 | 1036 | 1003 | 1972 | 4.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1947 | 1010 | 937 | 1972 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1843 | 946 | 897 | 1960 | 3.60 |
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