Carlton Bolling vs Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Bolling
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,633 students
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,641 students
| Measure | Carlton Bolling Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Otley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #210 of 366 | #25 of 366 |
| National rank | #2400 of 4,090 | #490 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,633 | 1,641 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,633 | 1,641 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.2% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 61.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | 81.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 5.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.6 |
| town | Bradford | Otley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carltonbolling.co.uk | www.princehenrys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 41.1).
- •Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College is the larger school with 1,641 students compared with 1,633.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton Bolling better than Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College?
On the Success Index (England), Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College ranks higher (83.4 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carlton Bolling and Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Otley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Bolling: 1,633. Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College: 1,641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Bolling and Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Bolling is 210th of 366 and Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College is 25th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).