Grammar schools in Otley
There are no grammar schools in Otley.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Leeds and North Yorkshire have 3 of them, but none in Otley itself — so every state secondary in Otley admits without a selective test.
The nearest is The North Halifax Grammar School, about 13.2 miles away in Calderdale. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Leeds and North Yorkshire
Leeds and North Yorkshire have 3 grammar schools, but none in Otley itself.
- Ermysted's Grammar School — Skipton
- Ripon Grammar School — Ripon
- Skipton Girls' High School — Skipton
Nearest grammar schools to Otley
Straight-line distance from the centre of Otley — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 13.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 14.0 miles | Boys | Good |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 14.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 14.1 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 15.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 17.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Otley
Otley has 8 open schools. Browse all Otley schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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