Askwith Primary School, Otley
Askwith Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Otley, part of Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Otley with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Askwith Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Askwith Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Askwith Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Askwith Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Askwith Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Askwith Primary School are Burley Oaks Primary School (1.5 miles, 95% reading, 89% maths); Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 85% maths); Ashfield Primary School (1.9 miles, 75% reading, 57% maths); and Otley the Whartons Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths).
Askwith Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Burley Oaks Primary SchoolBurley and Woodhead CofE Primary SchoolAshfield Primary SchoolOtley the Whartons Primary School
The trust
Askwith Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (7.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Askwith Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Early years.
At a Glance
5.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 89% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 89% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 89% to 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
15.5
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Askwith Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Askwith Primary School from your postcode →
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Askwith Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
94 pupils
130 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Otley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Otley
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
49
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,332
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,372
Per pupil
£621k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
2.3%
Persistent absence
88
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Askwith Primary School
What are SATs results like at Askwith Primary School?
Of the pupils at Askwith Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Askwith Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Askwith Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Askwith Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Askwith Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Askwith Primary School?
Askwith Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 130 places.
How big are the classes at Askwith Primary School?
Classes at Askwith Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Askwith Primary School?
Askwith Primary School has around 105 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Askwith Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Askwith Primary School in 2024/25. 2.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Askwith Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Askwith Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Askwith Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Askwith Primary School?
Askwith Primary School is at Askwith, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)