The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 277 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,638
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sally Bishop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Farnley Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College a selective school?
No. Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College's Ofsted rating?
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College?
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College currently has 1,638 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College take?
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College?
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College is in Otley, LS21 2BB, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College have a sixth form?
Yes, Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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