Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley, LS21 2BB · Leeds · secondary school
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15th of 45 secondary schools in Leeds we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 765 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.6/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.9 · 77 | 46% | 3.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 38% | 2.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.3 · 78 | 15% | 1.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the PE Squad in Touch, access peripatetic music lessons, and visit the Life Sciences Centre in Newcastle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,641 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,606. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are peripatetic music lessons scheduled alongside core curriculum timetables?
What Ofsted said about Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Overview
This is an exceptional school where pupils and staff are proud of their community. The report describes an environment where pupils are ambitious, resilient, and hard-working, with staff maintaining high expectations for everyone. Every aspect of the school’s provision, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision, is judged to be outstanding.
Strengths
- The curriculum is regularly refined to meet pupil needs, offering an ambitious range of subjects and an "exceptional" wider curriculum that nurtures talents in sport and the arts.
- Pupils achieve highly due to strong foundations in earlier key stages, with teachers providing effective, specific support to overcome barriers to learning, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils demonstrating respect for differences and contributing well to lessons; sixth-form students act as role models for younger pupils.
- Personal development is extensive, with pupils developing into responsible citizens through charity work, international partnerships, and high-quality careers provision that prioritises vulnerable pupils.
- Staff are skilled, valued, and well-supported, with training opportunities of a high quality and careful consideration given to well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.4 |
| 2024/25 | 54.6 |
| 2025/26 | 52.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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