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Upper Batley High School

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Upper Batley High School

Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.8%
Basics 9-5
42.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.846.4
2023/2445.546.4
2024/2544.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.040.00
2023/24+0.120.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.0%
EBacc APS
4.04
EBacc 9-5
14.0%
EBacc 9-4
22.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Reach Academy
0.31 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Batley Grammar School
0.42 km away · Free schools
Good
Cambridge Street School
0.84 km away · Other independent school
Batley Girls' High School
1.47 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Fairfield School
1.9 km away · Foundation special school
Good

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About Upper Batley High School

Upper Batley High School is a secondary school in Batley, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 789 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Blenheim Drive, Batley, WF17 0BJ | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Upper Batley High School

What is Upper Batley High School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Batley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Upper Batley High School's latest exam results?
Upper Batley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Upper Batley High School located?
Upper Batley High School is a secondary school in Batley, Kirklees (WF17 0BJ).
How many pupils attend Upper Batley High School?
Upper Batley High School has around 789 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Upper Batley High School with other schools?
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