Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
102%
Capacity
1,638
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
If you're a parent in Leeds considering Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School, the first thing you'll notice is that it is a very popular choice. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 945 applications for just 254 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.72, meaning nearly four families applied for every spot. Of those, 302 put it as their first preference, and 251 of those families were offered a place. This level of demand is backed up by strong parent satisfaction. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 90% of the 258 respondents said they would recommend the school. Parents were particularly positive about the range of subjects and activities, with 95% agreeing there was a good range of subjects and 95% agreeing their child could take part in clubs and activities. A combined 88% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy at the school.
Academically, the school performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.34 is significantly higher than the Leeds local authority average of 0.07, placing it 18th out of 50 secondary schools in the area and in the top 25% nationally. In English, the Progress 8 score was 0.15, while in maths it was a stronger 0.44, and the EBacc element scored 0.35. The Attainment 8 score was 53.4, and 83.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also has a strong EBacc focus, with 62.6% of pupils entered for the qualification and 45% achieving a grade 5 or above in it. At A-level, the school's value-added score was 0.03, with an average points per entry of 36.72, equivalent to a B- grade. The most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 judged the school Outstanding across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2013.
The school is a large, mixed secondary with a sixth form, housing 1,638 pupils against a capacity of 1,606. It offers a wide range of facilities, including a theatre, swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, and a sixth form centre. There is a strong extracurricular programme with clubs ranging from coding and debate to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and rowing. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, it is worth noting that in the Parent View survey, only 59% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need, with 33% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. This is a school that clearly suits families who value strong academic outcomes, a wide choice of subjects and activities, and are prepared for a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Farnley Lane, Otley, Leeds, LS21 2BB |
| Headteacher | Sally Bishop |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 1,638 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,638 / 1,606 (102% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.34)
775th of 3,141
Nationally
64th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
19th of 42
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
40.2
'22/23
35.3
'23/24
36.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2365%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 248 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)65%
- FE college17%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Sixth form college4%
- Employment3%
- Not sustained2%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2353%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 155 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
36%
Russell Group
41%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)53%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Further education5%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology40
- Mathematics36
- Biology35
- Geography33
- Chemistry27
- History27
- English Language23
- Physics21
- Economics20
- Art and Design (Fine Art)17
- Sociology17
- English Literature15
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
258 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed254
945
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
302 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British84.6%
- Asian5.3%
- White (other)3.5%
- Mixed3.5%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Farnley Lane, Otley
Leeds, LS21 2BB
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Reviews on Other Platforms
External reviews are provided by third-party platforms and are not verified by Classpot.
Opening Hours
Parent Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College!
Write a Review