Otley Primary School
Ipswich, IP6 9NT · Suffolk · primary school
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227th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 3,839 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Otley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to maintain current pupil numbers as it approaches full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Otley Primary School
Overview
Otley Primary School is described as a “vibrant, welcoming and happy school” where pupils feel safe and valued within a “close-knit, nurturing community.” The report highlights that pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, leaving well prepared for the next stage of their education. Leaders have shown resilience in maintaining high standards despite significant disruption from a fire in late 2024.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-planned and inclusive,” with knowledge “carefully sequenced” so pupils build securely on prior learning.
- Reading is a top priority; most pupils become “confident, fluent readers” within a “positive culture of reading.”
- Staff provide “effective support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn alongside peers.
- Pupils display “resilience and independence,” behaving politely and respectfully in calm, focused lessons.
- Leaders and governors offer the “right balance of support and challenge,” ensuring staff feel valued and supported.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils consistently apply taught skills in grammar, spelling, and handwriting to improve the quality and clarity of their writing.
- Pupils need more regular opportunities to practise writing at length across the wider curriculum to develop stamina and use subject-specific language.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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