Westgate Primary School
Scarborough Road, Otley, LS21 3JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westgate Primary School is a primary school in Otley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Otley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2018, report published 30 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Westgate Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school at the heart of its community. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These expectations are realised. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They achieve well. Pupils are polite and considerate. They play together and enjoy positive relationships with each other and staff. The majority of pupils show positive attitudes to learning and are responsive and enthusiastic in lessons. The school is a happy place, where pupils are safe. They enjoy coming to school and are proud to be part of the Westgate community. Pupils benefit from extensive opportunities to undertake leadership roles. They take these roles seriously and contribute positively to the life of the school. Through roles such as school councillors, digital leaders and sports leaders, pupils support their peers and help decide on improvements to the school. Pupils become positive and active citizens. The school provides a wide offer of extra-curricular opportunities. These activities are well attended and help develop pupils' to develop their interests and talents. The school orchestra is an impressive example of pupils developing skills, working together and blossoming as confident and talented musicians.
What the school should improve
- The way that the school uses adults to support learning and behaviour in some areas is variable. This means that behaviour and learning for some pupils are not as consistently strong as for the rest of school. The school should ensure that staff deployment is targeted as effectively as possible to ensure that behaviour and learning are consistently strong for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Westgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ashfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Short
- Phone
- 01943462349
- Address
- Scarborough Road, Otley, LS21 3JS
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107879
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.