Askwith Primary School
Askwith, Otley, LS21 2HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Askwith Primary School is a primary school in Otley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 1st of 6 primary schools in Otley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 November 2022, report published 24 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 November 2022
There were many highly positive comments from parents and carers, which capture the essence of this remarkable school. All parents who gave their views would recommend this school to others. Parents and pupils know how lucky they are to belong to this very special school community. Parents praise the dedication and professionalism of the staff at Askwith. Leaders have achieved the perfect balance between motivating pupils to achieve the highest academic standards alongside an equally ambitious commitment to pupils' wider personal development. These highest of expectations are realised by pupils. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary at all times of the school day, and in every single lesson visited by inspectors. There is no bullying. Pupils know that staff would not tolerate it if it happened. Staff have extremely high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct. Staff show pupils how to treat everyone with the utmost respect by the way that they conduct themselves. This makes everyone feel happy and safe in school. Pupils run their own clubs independently. Pupils learned to ring hand bells last year and now lead a bell-ringing club for younger pupils. Leaders are teaching pupils all the skills they need to be effective leaders themselves one day.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
105 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Askwith Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Burley Oaks Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Ashfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elaine Nayler
- Phone
- 01943462896
- Address
- Askwith, Otley, LS21 2HX
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 142189
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.