Batley Girls' High School
Batley, WF17 0LD · Kirklees · secondary school
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15th of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 737 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.5 · 31 | 46% | 1.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 38% | 2.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 15% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Batley Girls' High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,415 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,333. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their progress scores across different subject areas? What specific support structures are in place for pupils transitioning into Year 7?
What Ofsted said about Batley Girls' High School
Overview
This is a "warm, welcoming school" that is "wholeheartedly focused on its pupils," fostering an environment where students feel safe and supported. The report highlights "exemplary" character development and strong pastoral care, noting that pupils are well-prepared for their next steps through broad opportunities and meaningful employer encounters.
Strengths
- Pupils’ "personal development" is embedded "exceptionally well," with every opportunity intertwined with learning to enrich their experience.
- Teachers are "skilled in delivering learning" with a "strong understanding of the curriculum," ensuring learning is "carefully sequenced" across all subjects.
- The school has "raised the profile of reading," helping most pupils become "confident, fluent readers" through access to varied texts and dedicated support.
- Behaviour is "managed well," with pupils being "respectful, kind and polite," and staff maintaining clear expectations.
- Sixth-form students make "great contributions" to school life, including training to help younger pupils with reading.
Areas to improve
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not always consistently implemented," meaning some do not receive the "precise support they need."
- Attendance for some pupils is "not as strong as it needs to be," causing them to miss valuable lesson time; the school must ensure "sustained improvement."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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