The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 789
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Aman Singh Kang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmReach Academy
Academy · 309m away
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 469m away
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 601m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 615m away
Engage Academy
Academy · 666m away
Becker School
Independent · 743m away
Cambridge Street School
Independent · 841m away
Serendipity Art College
Independent · 877m away
Questions parents ask
Is Upper Batley High School a selective school?
No. Upper Batley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Upper Batley High School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Batley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upper Batley High School?
Upper Batley High School currently has 789 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upper Batley High School take?
Upper Batley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Upper Batley High School?
Upper Batley High School is in Batley, WF17 0BJ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upper Batley High School have a sixth form?
No, Upper Batley High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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