Upper Batley High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blenheim Drive Batley Field Hill Batley West Yorkshire WF17 0BJ |
| Phone | 01924326343 |
| Reference Number | 142406 |
Upper Batley High School continues to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education since its last inspection in March 2019. The school has made significant strides in supporting the academic and personal development of its pupils. They engage actively in lessons that promote respect for diversity and have excellent attendance supported by strong relationships between staff, students, and families. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement in curriculum delivery, particularly in ensuring that learning builds on what pupils already know and allows for more complex skill development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 789 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 160 | Unknown | 160 |
| 8 | 165 | Unknown | 165 |
| 9 | 162 | Unknown | 162 |
| 10 | 150 | Unknown | 150 |
| 11 | 152 | Unknown | 152 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 43.1% |
| Indian | 38.5% |
| White, British | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend the school and feel safe.
- High levels of pupil engagement in their learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those disadvantaged.
- Strong, respectful interactions observed among pupils and staff.
- Effective identification and support for pupils' reading needs.
- Exceptional provision for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion.
- High levels of attendance facilitated by strong family partnerships.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculums in some subjects do not effectively build on pupils' prior knowledge.
- Time is spent on re-teaching known content, limiting access to complex skills and knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 56 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Stocks Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PA |
0.29 miles |
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Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Park Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5LP |
0.37 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Upton Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PH |
0.38 miles |
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Becker School
Ruby Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HL |
0.46 miles |
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Carlinghow Academy
Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HT |
0.61 miles |
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Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Albion Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5AH |
0.76 miles |
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0NP |
0.84 miles |
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7PE |
0.92 miles |
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Hyrstmount Junior School
Highcliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7NS |
1 miles |
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8BN |
1.04 miles |
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DQ |
1.05 miles |
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7QX |
1.12 miles |
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Mill Lane Primary School
Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EG |
1.15 miles |
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Warwick Road Primary School
Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6BS |
1.16 miles |
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Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EY |
1.19 miles |
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Birstall Primary Academy
Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9EE |
1.26 miles |
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB |
1.3 miles |
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Carlton Junior and Infant School
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ |
1.36 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY |
1.4 miles |
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Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN |
1.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
0.26 miles |
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Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
0.52 miles |
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Batley Girls' High School
Windmill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0LD |
0.91 miles |
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Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
1.18 miles |
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Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
1.61 miles |
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The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
1.62 miles |
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
1.63 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
1.84 miles |
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Bruntcliffe Academy
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0LZ |
1.85 miles |
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The Morley Academy
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0PD |
1.91 miles |
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Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
1.93 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
1.98 miles |
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Woodkirk Academy
Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1JQ |
2.13 miles |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
2.53 miles |
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Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
2.62 miles |
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Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
2.67 miles |
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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX |
2.77 miles |
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BBG Academy
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BE |
2.85 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
3.12 miles |
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Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
3.26 miles |