Otley the Whartons Primary School has closed (Sunday 31 May 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Otley the Whartons Primary School.
Otley the Whartons Primary School, Otley
Otley the Whartons Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Otley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 7 schools in Otley with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Otley the Whartons Primary School in detail
Otley the Whartons Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 4 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Otley the Whartons Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Otley the Whartons Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Otley the Whartons Primary School as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Otley the Whartons Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Otley the Whartons Primary School are Otley the Whartons Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Ashfield Primary School (0.8 miles, 75% reading, 57% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley (0.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 83% maths); and Otley All Saints CofE Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths).
Otley the Whartons Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Otley the Whartons Primary SchoolAshfield Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OtleyOtley All Saints CofE Primary School
Who goes there
7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 34 pupils (18.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.6%) 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 Menston Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wrenbeck Drive, 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Otley the Whartons Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 66 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).
Suspensions and exclusions
Otley the Whartons 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 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Otley The Whartons creates a caring, respectful environment where children feel safe and thrive emotionally. The school excels at teaching reading and making learning engaging across subjects - pupils can explain their learning confidently and use subject vocabulary properly. Parents appreciate how the school nurtures children's confidence and develops them as responsible citizens through enterprise projects and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with high expectations for behaviour and respect for diversity
- Excellent approach to reading with pupils reading fluently by Year 3 and daily story time
- Well-designed curriculum helping pupils develop detailed subject knowledge and understanding
- Effective staff support and professional development to ensure teachers can deliver the curriculum
- Wide range of enrichment activities including science club, football, dodgeball, choir and drama
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans for pupils with SEND do not clearly identify crucial knowledge they need to learn or how this should build over time
- Communication about school changes and new systems has not always been timely and clear
- A small minority of parents felt unclear about how the revised behaviour system works
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong safeguarding culture, regular staff training, and clear processes for addressing concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
science club, football, dodgeball, choir, drama
Otley The Whartons Primary School continues to be a good school that is well regarded by its community with high expectations for all pupils. It is a caring school where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending.
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Otley the Whartons Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Otley the Whartons Primary School.
- The Whartons After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Otley the Whartons Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Otley the Whartons Primary School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Otley the Whartons Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
189 pupils
210 places
21 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 Leeds council
Places available
10,125
Applications
8,039
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
182
Total Pupils
95
Boys
87
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,623
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,130
Per pupil
£1061k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
2.4%
Persistent absence
165
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Otley the Whartons Primary School
What are SATs results like at Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Of the pupils at Otley the Whartons Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Otley the Whartons Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Otley the Whartons Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Otley the Whartons Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Otley the Whartons Primary School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Otley the Whartons Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Classes at Otley the Whartons Primary School average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Otley the Whartons Primary School has around 182 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Otley the Whartons Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Otley the Whartons Primary School in 2024/25. 2.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Otley the Whartons 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.
Does Otley the Whartons Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Whartons After School Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Otley the Whartons Primary School's term dates?
Otley the Whartons Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Otley the Whartons Primary School is at The Whartons, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2BS.
Source: Leeds term dates