Ilkley Grammar School vs Westville House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilkley Grammar School
Ilkley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,219 students
Westville House School
Ilkley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
| Measure | Ilkley Grammar School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westville House School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #14 of 366 | – |
| National rank | #346 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 2,219 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,219 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 50.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Ilkley | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ilkleygrammarschool.com | www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ilkley Grammar School is the larger school with 2,219 students compared with 85.
- •Ilkley Grammar School is a academy school while Westville House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ilkley Grammar School better than Westville House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ilkley Grammar School and Westville House School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ilkley and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilkley Grammar School: 2,219. Westville House School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilkley Grammar School and Westville House School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ilkley Grammar School is 14th of 366 and Westville House School is unranked among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).