The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Julia Dickson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
The Whartons, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Otley the Whartons Primary School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Otley the Whartons Primary School take?
Otley the Whartons Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Otley the Whartons Primary School?
Otley the Whartons Primary School is in Otley, LS21 2BS, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Otley the Whartons Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Otley the Whartons Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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