Is Upper Batley High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Upper Batley High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Upper Batley High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.4 (England: 46.2). 42.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

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

Applications for Year 7 places at Upper Batley 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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Upper Batley High School

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

Local ranking14th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

750

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 12 June 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 43.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 42.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 62.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 147

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 789
Boys: 784 (100%)
Capacity: 750 (105% full)
SEND: 17.6%
FSM Eligible: 28.3%
EAL: 52.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 14.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,910/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 43.1%
Asian Indian: 38.6%
White British: 5.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.2%
Asian Other: 3.7%
Other: 1.3%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%

43.1%

Asian Pakistani

38.6%

Asian Indian

5.1%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01924326343

office@ubhs.co.uk

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Blenheim Drive

Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 142406
UKPRN: 10054163
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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