Primary schools near Otley (LS21)
Here are primary schools in and around Otley (LS21), Leeds. A postcode district is not a catchment area, so this list includes the nearest schools just outside it as well — always check the school and your local authority for who can actually apply.
Of those with a pre-2024 grade, 100% were judged Good or Outstanding, with 4 rated Outstanding.
Our ranking puts Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School first for primary schools in Otley (LS21), followed by Askwith Primary School. The score is a rough shortlisting guide built from each school’s latest inspection, not an official Ofsted judgement, so open any school that interests you and read its full report.
For families considering special educational needs (SEN) support, primary schools here have on average about 12.7% of pupils on SEN support and about 1.9% with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan (national averages are roughly 13% and 4-5% respectively). This indicates how common SEN provision is locally — context only, not a measure of quality; always contact a school's SENCo to discuss your child's needs.
11 of these schools were inspected in the last five years. 1 was last inspected before 2016, so its published grade may not reflect the school today — always check the current Ofsted report before deciding.
If you're after a particular kind of school, Otley (LS21) has 4 faith schools among its primary schools. Admission rules for these differ — check each school's criteria with the school and your local authority.
On intake, about 8.8% of pupils at these primary schools are eligible for free school meals on average, lower than the national average of roughly a quarter. This is background context to read results fairly — schools serving more disadvantage often add a lot of value that raw results understate — not a measure of quality, and not part of our score.
Primary schools here range from about 105 to 412 pupils (typically around 212), so there's a mix of smaller and larger settings to weigh up.
Based on the MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation, Otley (LS21) is less deprived than the national average. Note this data relates to the wider neighbourhood, not the school. It is provided as context but is not a measure of the schools’ quality.
| # | School | Pupils | Class size | Postcode | Latest Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School | 206 | 29.3 | LS29 7RQ | OutstandingInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 2 | Askwith Primary School | 105 | 21 | LS21 2HX | OutstandingInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 3 | Burley Oaks Primary School | 393 | 27.8 | LS29 7EJ | OutstandingInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 4 | Burley Oaks Primary School | 412 | — | LS29 7EJ | OutstandingInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 5 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley | 187 | 26.7 | LS21 3AP | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 6 | Ashfield Primary School | 230 | — | LS21 2DF | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 7 | Ashfield Primary School | 212 | 26 | LS21 2DF | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 8 | Otley the Whartons Primary School | 183 | — | LS21 2BS | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 9 | Westgate Primary School | 226 | 29.3 | LS21 3JS | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 10 | Otley All Saints CofE Primary School | 212 | 25.6 | LS21 1DF | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 11 | Guiseley Primary School | 376 | 25 | LS20 9DA | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 12 | Otley the Whartons Primary School | 182 | — | LS21 2BS | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 13 | Menston Primary School | 404 | — | LS29 6NY | GoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework |
| 14 | Menston Primary School | 398 | 28.4 | LS29 6NY | Not yet graded |
| 15 | Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 168 | 24 | LS21 1LG | Inspected — some aspects not as strong (no overall grade)Ungraded Ofsted inspection |