Is Batley Girls' High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 11th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Batley Girls' High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Batley Girls' High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 37.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Batley Girls' High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Batley Girls' High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Batley Girls' High School

Windmill Lane, Batley, WF17 0LD

Local ranking11th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1333

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 28 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 58.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 232

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 73.0%
Higher education: 54.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.1
16-18 Cohort: 219

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1371
Girls: 1415 (100%)
Capacity: 1333 (106% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 31.1%
EAL: 40.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Budget per Pupil: £7,139/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 52.6%
Asian Indian: 28.2%
White British: 5.8%
Asian Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.4%
Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
White Other: 0.8%

52.6%

Asian Pakistani

28.2%

Asian Indian

5.8%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01924350080

office@batleygirls.co.uk

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Windmill Lane

Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 137424
UKPRN: 10035145
Establishment No.: 4048
Trust: BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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