Upper Batley High School
Batley, WF17 0BJ · Kirklees · secondary school
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13th 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 — 5.8/10 against 824 of them, against 4.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.9 · 44 | 30% | 1.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 25% | 1.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.4 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upper Batley High School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 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 (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Workshops and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Sports include football, basketball, badminton, table tennis, futsal, cricket, athletics, and archery. There is a London trip and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 784 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Upper Batley High School
Overview
Upper Batley High School continues to be a good school, providing an education that supports pupils’ academic and personal development. Pupils are proud to attend, feel safe, and engage actively in lessons, particularly in ‘More in Common’ sessions that foster respect for diverse views. The school effectively removes barriers to learning, resulting in high attendance and strong outcomes for most pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "very high levels of respect" for others and actively tackle discrimination through well-regarded ‘More in Common’ lessons.
- Staff provide clear explanations and effective support, ensuring most pupils, including disadvantaged learners, "achieve well in external examinations".
- The school works "extremely well" with families to overcome barriers, resulting in high attendance rates.
- Provision for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion at ‘The Smart Academy’ is described as "exceptional", with bespoke support helping them succeed.
- Staff are well supported with manageable workloads and appropriate professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculums do not fully account for prior knowledge, leading to time being wasted "re-teaching things that pupils already know".
- This repetition limits opportunities for pupils to study "the most complex knowledge and skills", making it harder to achieve the highest grades.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.4 |
| 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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