SchoolScoresOtley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
258 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 35 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 83% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 81 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 71% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 196 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 33 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 69% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 72 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 41% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
252 pupils in this year group.
62% — 15 points above the Leeds average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 54.6 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
277 pupils in this year group.
96% — 7 points above the Leeds average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 63% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
161 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 39% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 63% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 39.6 | 35 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
30 subjects, 438 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 47 | 40% | 70% | 40% |
| Psychology | 34 | 12% | 38% | 19% |
| Biology | 29 | 17% | 41% | 27% |
| Physics | 27 | 19% | 56% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 26 | 27% | 65% | 30% |
| History | 24 | 17% | 54% | 23% |
| Economics | 23 | 22% | 30% | 26% |
| English Language | 21 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Sociology | 21 | 5% | 10% | 20% |
| Geography | 18 | 11% | 44% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 17 | 0% | 24% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 15 | 7% | 33% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 15 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| English Literature | 15 | 0% | 27% | 23% |
| Film Studies | 14 | 0% | 29% | 17% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 11 | 55% | 73% | 59% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 11 | 9% | 18% | 14% |
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 0% | 10% | 16% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 9 | 0% | 33% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 8 | 0% | 13% | 19% |
| Music | 8 | 13% | 38% | 29% |
| Government and Politics | 7 | 14% | 71% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 0% | 14% | 22% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 33% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Art and Design (Textiles), Design and Technology (Product Design), Arabic, German, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
173 students in this year group.
84% — 7 points above the Leeds average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
153 students in this year group.
71% — 16 points above the Leeds average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 55% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 35% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 249 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 304 |
| Of those, offered a place | 244 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 940 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 44th highest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 30.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 43rd highest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 21.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 86% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 47 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 19th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 51% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College?
90% of the 258 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 304 families put Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College as their first choice for 249 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 244 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137704.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.