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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Leeds, LS21 2BBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.34
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
302 1st-choice / 254 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#775 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFarnley Lane, Otley, Leeds, LS21 2BB
HeadteacherSally Bishop
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,638
Free School Meals (FSM)14.7%
School Capacity1,638 / 1,606 (102% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 258 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
TheatreMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallScience LabsSports HallTennis CourtsSwimming PoolAstro TurfSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryRowingNetballSwimmingCricketHockeyTennisMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubEco ClubChoirYoung EnterpriseDebateChessNewspaperFilm ClubDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.