Compare Ashfield Primary School and Askwith Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ashfield Primary School (Primary) in Otley; Askwith Primary School (Primary) in Otley; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley (Primary) in Otley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashfield Primary School, Askwith Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Otley, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Askwith Primary School), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 2 (Ashfield Primary School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST, Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust and The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Ashfield Primary School LS21 2DF	Askwith Primary School LS21 2HX	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley LS21 3AP
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2DF	Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2HX	Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3AP
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Jul 2023	1 24 Jan 2023	2 2 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	242	105	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST	Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust	The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
Website	www.ashfieldprimary.co.uk	www.askwith.n-yorks.sch.uk	www.stjosephsotley.org
Telephone	01943463341	01943462896	01943463840
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ashfield Primary School

LS21 2DF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 2DF
Ofsted: 2 25 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.ashfieldprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01943463341

Askwith Primary School

LS21 2HX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 2HX
Ofsted: 1 24 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust
Website: www.askwith.n-yorks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01943462896

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

LS21 3AP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 3AP
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
Website: www.stjosephsotley.org
Telephone: 01943463840

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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