Batley Grammar School
Batley, WF17 0AD · Kirklees · all-through school
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19th 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 — 4.8/10 against 791 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 43.7 · 46 | 46% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 38% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 15% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Batley Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Quiz, Film, Art, Gardening, Karaoke, Times Tables, and Rockstar Clubs, or take singing lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 980 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. 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
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure students can participate alongside their academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Batley Grammar School
Overview
Batley Grammar School is described as a “calm and welcoming environment” where values of “respect, community, resilience” are shared. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils taking pride in the school’s history and traditions. Leaders have successfully implemented systems to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can access a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils concentrate and work hard in lessons, supported by strengthened behaviour systems that foster positive relationships with teachers.
- The curriculum in most subjects identifies key knowledge, using ‘Connect’ activities to help pupils retain learning, such as in science and art.
- Reading support is strong, with a solid foundation in phonics for younger pupils and targeted interventions for fluency and comprehension in secondary.
- Attendance is strong and rising for all groups, aided by strategies like targeted phone calls for vulnerable pupils.
- Staff are proud to work at the school, supported by well-being programmes and productive partnerships with parents via the ‘Stronger Together’ forum.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, component knowledge is not precisely identified, preventing pupils from building a sophisticated body of knowledge over time.
- Early years activities are sometimes not precise enough in design to teach appropriate knowledge, leaving children less well prepared for key stage 1.
- Leadership between primary and secondary phases lacks consistent strategic oversight, leading to differences in the quality of pupil experience.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.1 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| 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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