Grammar schools in Ilkley
There are no grammar schools in Ilkley.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Bradford, Leeds and North Yorkshire have 3 of them, but none in Ilkley itself — so every state secondary in Ilkley admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Ermysted's Grammar School, about 9.9 miles away in North Yorkshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Bradford, Leeds and North Yorkshire
Bradford, Leeds and North Yorkshire have 3 grammar schools, but none in Ilkley itself.
- Ermysted's Grammar School — Skipton
- Ripon Grammar School — Ripon
- Skipton Girls' High School — Skipton
Nearest grammar schools to Ilkley
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ilkley — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 9.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 10.1 miles | Girls | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 11.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 14.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 15.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 18.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Ilkley
Ilkley has 13 open schools. Browse all Ilkley schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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