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As an ‘Outstanding’ comprehensive academy, our overriding aim is for all students to enjoy an exceptional, inclusive learning experience and for them to achieve everything that they are capable of – their ‘Personal Best’ - from year 7 right through to Post-16 and beyond.
We are very proud of our excellent reputation in the local community, as well as the wider Leeds and Bradford areas and pride ourselves on the quality of education we provide to our students. Our Ofsted inspection of March 2017 confirmed us as an ‘Outstanding’ school in all areas, where students “attain highly and make excellent progress”, where behaviour is “exemplary” and where “teachers go the extra mile to make sure students achieve, feel cared for and thrive within a supportive and productive learning environment”. (You can read the full report here). Our success was also recognised in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2018 with Ilkley Grammar School (IGS) named as the top ranked comprehensive school in the north of England.
Carly Purnell | Headteacher
Watch our video to give an insight into the outstanding education offered by Ilkley Grammar School Post 16. Join the Open Evening Event on Wednesday 1st November for more details.
We see leadership potential in all of our students and the opportunities that we provide help students to find and develop skills they might not realise they had.
Our students' academic life is enriched by a wide range of opportunities in which they explore and enjoy the world around them.
Tuesday 15 December 2020
This term textiles students have designed and made a Balenciaga style one-seam coat
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Here are two musical recordings from our talented musicians to get you feeling festive!
Friday 11 December 2020
A huge amount of activity took place last week to raise funds for our four chosen charities!
Friday 11 December 2020
Deputy Head, Jamie Gutch, thanks all those who have supported the school in recent months.
Wednesday 9 December 2020
Free products were distributed to Y8 & 9 girls as part of a government scheme.
Tuesday 24 November 2020
IGS pupils last week joined members of Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks for a litter pick.
Monday 16 November 2020
Refugee Action: Coat Appeal Response
Thank you so much to everybody who donated!
Friday 13 November 2020
Our annual non-uniform fundraiser has smashed last year's total!
Thursday 5 November 2020
The PTA has contributed to buying awnings and benches to make the great outdoors more comfortable for students.
Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) was formed on July 1st 2017, when Ilkley Grammar School converted its single academy trust to multi-academy trust (MAT) status. We welcomed The Skipton Academy as our first partner academy on 1st December 2019
The Academy Trust is a company incorporated in England and Wales,
limited by guarantee with registered company number 07663864
Registered office address: Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8TR
