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Upper Batley High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Upper Batley High School
- Secondary
- Kirklees WF17 0BJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are making good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of the vast majority of pupils is good.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in external exams, including SEND students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful and inclusive school culture; pupils behave well and embrace diversity.
Qualifications and Training: Recruitment of high-quality staff and professional development are improving teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development programmes are useful and have helped teachers significantly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are supported with professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching and learning are improving, but not all pupils consistently attempt challenge tasks.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculums mapped but need better sequencing of complex topics.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and support for behavior; some curriculum improvements needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through community projects and assembly programs.
Communication: Parents are kept informed about their child's progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Active collaboration with families to remove learning barriers.
Communication: Parents appreciate the school's efforts in child development.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly to identify underachievement and intervene.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure all pupils benefit from high-quality teaching.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take steps to improve based on student council recommendations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Bespoke support for at-risk students enhances learning outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and staff act quickly on any issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and are supported by pastoral leaders.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Commitment to tackle discrimination and promote welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Out-of-classroom activities provide opportunities in sports, music, drama, and more.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of subjects supporting interests and career goals.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is strong and complemented by PSHE and assembly programs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils understand opportunities available for further education, training, and employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are supported effectively, making good progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support for SEND students to achieve well.
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About Us
Upper Batley High School is a Secondary, Boys school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 801 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 2.90% |
| 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 41% | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 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 | 64% | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 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 | 92% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 45.6 | 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 | 36% | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 64% | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 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 | 88% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.31% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.11 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 37% 13 | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 9 | 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 | 22% | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 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 | 88% | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 37 | 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 | 24% 7 | 29.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 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 | 37% | 27.3% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 12 | 15.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 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 | - | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.52% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.84% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 17% | 31.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 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 | 15% | 23.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.03% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 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 | - | 82.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.39% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upper Batley High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1