The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 998
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Hughes (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBecker School
Independent · 370m away
Upper Batley High School
Secondary · 418m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 593m away
Carlinghow Academy
Primary · 629m away
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 690m away
Reach Academy
Academy · 724m away
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 994m away
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Batley Grammar School a selective school?
No. Batley Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Batley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Batley Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Batley Grammar School?
Batley Grammar School currently has 998 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Batley Grammar School take?
Batley Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Batley Grammar School?
Batley Grammar School is in Batley, WF17 0AD, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Batley Grammar School have a sixth form?
No, Batley Grammar School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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