Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College vs St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,641 students
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,211 students
| Measure | Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Otley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #25 of 366 | #32 of 366 |
| National rank | #490 of 4,090 | #550 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,641 | 1,211 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,641 | 1,211 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.7% | 80.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.02 | 5.10 |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | 34.1 |
| town | Otley | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.princehenrys.co.uk/ | www.stmarysmenston.org/ |
The verdict
- •Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 81.6).
- •Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College is the larger school with 1,641 students compared with 1,211.
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 Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College better than St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College ranks higher (83.4 vs 81.6 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 Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Otley and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College: 1,641. St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College is 25th of 366 and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 32nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).