Askwith Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Otley, North Yorkshire
Askwith Primary School is a primary school in Otley, North Yorkshire for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 9 November 2022. North Yorkshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2015 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Askwith, Otley, LS21 2HX
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 105 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 5.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 9 November 2022
Strengths
- “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.”
To improve
- “There is some inconsistency in the implementation of the early years curriculum.”
- “As a result, some staff are still developing ways to skilfully question children when they are learning through play.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 January 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 94% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 20 first-preference applications, 15 offers in total, 15 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2015 to 2026, as North Yorkshire published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in North Yorkshire.
- The Boyle and Petyt Primary School 6.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Kettlesing Felliscliffe Community Primary School 6.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Beckwithshaw Community Primary School 6.8 mi Good Last distance published
- North Rigton Church of England Primary School 7.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Darley Primary School 7.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School 7.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Birstwith Church of England Primary School 8.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Rossett Acre Primary School 8.4 mi Good Last distance published