Ilkley Grammar School

About Ilkley Grammar School

Ilkley Grammar School is a co-educational secondary school with a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Carly Purnell

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 367 responses • 16.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.4% positive 6.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.1% positive 4.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.2% positive 7.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94% positive 3.8% negative

My child does well at this school

91.6% positive 6.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 367 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

127.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

56.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.54

Progress 8

Well above average

63.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

78.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

32.1% entered EBacc

27.4% achieved EBacc

321 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Ruth P Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2023

5.0

"Excellent Support for Students"

Ilkley Grammar School has been a fantastic choice for our child. The staff are always willing to lend a helping hand, and the pastoral support has been invaluable during the past year. I've also been impressed by the Enrichment & Extra Curricular programs - our child has really found their passion in photography!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent School Experience!"

My child has been attending Ilkley Grammar School for 3 years now, and I couldn't be happier with the education and care they've received. The facilities are top-notch, and the staff are always supportive and approachable. We've also seen a big emphasis on Fundamental British Values, which is reassuring as a parent.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah M Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 20, 2022

4.0

"Great Experience, Minor Quibbles"

We moved our children to Ilkley Grammar School 5 years ago, and we've been generally pleased with the education they've received. The Red Kite Alliance (inc. Teacher Training) program is excellent, and our kids have really benefited from it. However, sometimes we felt that the school was a bit slow to respond to issues we raised with the administration.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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