Ilkley Grammar School

About Ilkley Grammar School

Ilkley Grammar School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,172 pupils on roll. It is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.6 (2025/26). 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bradford →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,172 / 1,972 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 December 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8TR

Phone

01943608424

Headteacher

Carly Purnell

Website

http://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ilkley Grammar School?

Ilkley Grammar School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Ilkley Grammar School have?

Ilkley Grammar School has 2,172 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ilkley Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ilkley Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.6 in 2025/26.

Is Ilkley Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ilkley Grammar School is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Ilkley Grammar School?

Ilkley Grammar School is located at Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8TR.