SecondaryData as of May 2026

Batley Girls' High School

Windmill Lane, Batley, WF17 0LD

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Batley.

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Girls

Pupils

1,371

Ages

11-19

FSM

30.6%

Attainment 8

46.7

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2013

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

18.3%

Basics 9-5

41.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

57.3%

EBacc APS

4.16

EBacc 9-5

19.4%

EBacc 9-4

30.0%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

31.99

A*-A Grades

14.0%

A*-B Grades

39.7%

AAB+ %

12.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 99 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Batley Girls' High School

Batley Girls' High School is a secondary school in Batley, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 84 responses), 74% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 1,371 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Windmill Lane, Batley, WF17 0LD | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Batley Girls' High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Batley Girls' High School

What is Batley Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?

Batley Girls' High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What do parents say about Batley Girls' High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 84 responses): 74% of parents would recommend Batley Girls' High School.

What are Batley Girls' High School's latest exam results?

Batley Girls' High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Batley Girls' High School located?

Batley Girls' High School is a secondary school in Batley, Kirklees (WF17 0LD).

How many pupils attend Batley Girls' High School?

Batley Girls' High School has around 1,371 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Batley Girls' High School with other schools?

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