ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL in West Yorkshire, Ilkley

Education Centre Information: Ilkley Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Bradford
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1565
Number of boys: 782
Number of girls: 783
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Ilkley Grammar School founded in 1607. It has occupied the current site since 1893. The originally selective boys' school became co-educational in 1939 and became comprehensive in 1969. Its further extensive building programme to establish school on single site was completed on September 2003. The school has a campus close to Ilkley Moor, with views of Wharfe valley. Addingham, Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale are some of the areas served by the school. Facilities of the school include a sports hall and swimming pool. Broad and balanced curriculum is offered. Full programme of extra-curricular activities, with music, drama and sport are particularly strong. Other activities include community work and support for charity. Combined specialist science college status and humanities college status. Over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place. The school aims to enable each pupil to develop fully his or her potential and to prepare pupils for a full and rewarding adult life.