Askwith Primary School, based in Otley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Askwith Primary School currently has around 103 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.6% boys and 54.4% girls. Around 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (99%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Askwith, Otley, LS21 2HX |
| Website: | http://www.askwith.n-yorks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01943462896 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elaine Nayler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142189 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 103 |
| Number of Boys: | 47 |
| Number of Girls: | 56 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 99.00% | 102 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askwith Community Primary School Askwith , LS21 2HX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Askwith Primary School Askwith , LS21 2HX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley CofE First School Aireville Terrace , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7JY | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Middle School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.