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Batley Girls High School
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- Kirklees WF17 0LD
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve exceptionally well with rapid and sustained progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' behaviour is exemplary and they demonstrate a love of learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have a thorough knowledge of their students and subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching quality is highly effective, meeting the needs of all students.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and committed to student potential.
Communication: Well-being centre ensures those most vulnerable feel safe and heard.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents judge behaviour and safety as excellent.
Opportunities for Involvement: Building upon work started to engage all parents more fully.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership works relentlessly to improve teaching quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors and leaders plan effectively for academy development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and managed swiftly; students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The 'well-being' centre provides outstanding care and support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad program of extracurricular activities including sports and cultural clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students benefit from academic and work-related courses.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are exceedingly well prepared for the next stage.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective mentoring for disabled students and those with special needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects leading to high pupil attainment.
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Batley Girls High School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1376 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Batley Girls' High School.
We are a "Outstanding" 11鈥�19 school that serves a multicultural community and enrols students from outside of North and South Kirklees.
We all have a strong commitment to the values of achievement, respect, and transformation at Batley Girls' High School.
Once again, Batley Girls' High School students achieve among the highest levels in the nation.
Progress is ranked in the top 1% of schools nationwide. "
2013 Ofsted) Respect for oneself, others, and learning is at the core of what we do.
This is strongly ingrained in the school, and we take pride in the positive and harmonious connections that exist there.
Students get along incredibly well and are respectful of one another's beliefs and perspectives. "At the core of what we do is learning for oneself, others, and ourselves.
This is strongly ingrained in the school, and we take pride in the positive and harmonious connections that exist there.
"Pupils get along with each other very well and are accepting of each other's beliefs and opinions," says one member of staff. "All staff work tirelessly to create an environment where our students are safe, secure, and able to grow." Their attitudes reveal a passion for learning. (Ofsted 2013) We are passionate about transformation, the learning process to become young women who are joyful, healthy, and educated.
We offer a learning environment that is both inspiring and aspirational, giving our pupils the abilities, information, and comprehension they require to contribute to society. The staff fervently believes that every student should realise their potential. 2013 (Ofsted).
In 2015 we were successful in our application to become Batley Multi Academy Trust, and in April 2016 welcomed our first partner school, Upper Batley High School, into the Trust.
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We are a "Outstanding" 11鈥�19 school that serves a multicultural community and enrols students from outside of North and South Kirklees.
We all have a strong commitment to the values of achievement, respect, and transformation at Batley Girls' High School.
Once again, Batley Girls' High School students achieve among the highest levels in the nation.
Progress is ranked in the top 1% of schools nationwide. "
2013 Ofsted) Respect for oneself, others, and learning is at the core of what we do.
This is strongly ingrained in the school, and we take pride in the positive and harmonious connections that exist there.
Students get along incredibly well and are respectful of one another's beliefs and perspectives. "At the core of what we do is learning for oneself, others, and ourselves.
This is strongly ingrained in the school, and we take pride in the positive and harmonious connections that exist there.
"Pupils get along with each other very well and are accepting of each other's beliefs and opinions," says one member of staff. "All staff work tirelessly to create an environment where our students are safe, secure, and able to grow." Their attitudes reveal a passion for learning. (Ofsted 2013) We are passionate about transformation, the learning process to become young women who are joyful, healthy, and educated.
We offer a learning environment that is both inspiring and aspirational, giving our pupils the abilities, information, and comprehension they require to contribute to society. The staff fervently believes that every student should realise their potential. 2013 (Ofsted).
In 2015 we were successful in our application to become Batley Multi Academy Trust, and in April 2016 welcomed our first partner school, Upper Batley High School, into the Trust.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-14 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.90% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 48.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 51.89% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.14 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 8 | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 5 | 41.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 6 | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 8 | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.63 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 2 | 29.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 42.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 27.3% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 5 | 9.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 2 | 15.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 62.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 21.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 17.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 22.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.52% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.84% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.52% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 31.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 46.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 23.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 14.03% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 82.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 47.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 33.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 16.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 22.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.39% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.15 | 26.45 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.62 | 25.72 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.90% | 5.7% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 444 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 57.22% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 18.44% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.95 | 30.06 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.02 | 29.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 10.7% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 572 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 61.56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.11% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 14.89% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 12.67% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.92 3 | 27.44 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.52 3 | 24.05 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 7.68% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 537 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 60.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 11.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 13.78% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.04 1 | 26.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.06 | 23.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 6.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 19 | 25 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 58.22% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 14.11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 6.33% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.93 | 26.99 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.33 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.7% | 5.89% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.56% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 14.78% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.67% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Batley Girls High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1