Otley the Whartons Primary School

A good community school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Otley the Whartons Primary School.

Otley, LS212BS Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 June 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Whartons
Otley, LS212BS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107881
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Whartons, Otley, LS21 2BS
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
194
Free School Meals
9.8% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.6 (10.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 108.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
194 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence, Enjoyment & Achievement For All

Inclusive school; promotes equality and diversity and has an emphasis on community cohesion; no specific religious ethos is stated.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Whartons Primary School. Head Teacher Julia Dickson presents the school as friendly, inclusive and vibrant, emphasising a curriculum that engages curiosity and makes use of the outdoor environment to drive learning, with a focus on love of learning and independence.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Bright Sparks Breakfast Club The Whartons After School Club After School Activities & Clubs & Community Activities

Sports

Dodgeball

Facilities

Extensive school grounds Outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Whole School Curriculum Overview English Maths Science History Geography MFL - French Religious Education Music PE Computing Art PSHE Design Technology Seasons For Growth Additional Learning Aids

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club run by the school.

Admissions Criteria

The Whartons Primary School is a Community school and the admission authority is Leeds City Council. Applications for Reception 2026 are made in advance to the Local Authority. The council coordinates admissions and provides guidance on how to apply, timelines, and oversubscription procedures. In-year applications are delegated to the Governing Body. An appeal process exists and infant class size considerations may apply for certain year groups.

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