Otley the Whartons Primary School Catchment Area
Otley the Whartons Primary School is a community primary school in Otley, Leeds , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
189
Pupils
210
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Otley the Whartons Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Otley the Whartons Primary School?
The catchment area for Otley the Whartons Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Otley the Whartons Primary School is set by Leeds and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →Otley the Whartons Primary School: 210 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Otley the Whartons Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Leeds's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Otley.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Leeds publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →
Otley the Whartons Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Whartons, Otley, LS21 2BS
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107881
Other Primary Schools in Otley
If Otley the Whartons Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Otley are the next closest alternatives.
Westgate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS21 3JS
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LS21 1LG
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LS21 1DF
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Catchment Area
Academy converter · LS21 3AP
Askwith Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LS21 2HX
Ashfield Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LS21 2DF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Otley the Whartons Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Otley the Whartons Primary School
What is the catchment area for Otley the Whartons Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Otley the Whartons Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Otley the Whartons Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Otley the Whartons Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Otley the Whartons Primary School? ▾
Admission to Otley the Whartons Primary School is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Otley the Whartons Primary School cover? ▾
Otley the Whartons Primary School is a primary school in Otley, Leeds, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Otley the Whartons Primary School? ▾
Otley the Whartons Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.