Batley Grammar School

A not judged free schools school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Batley Grammar School.

Batley, WF170AD Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.2%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Carlinghow Hill
Batley, WF170AD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137487
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, WF17 0AD
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
950 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,006
Free School Meals
28.9% (291 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.2 (+21.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.1 (+5.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,006 pupils
3-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Community Resilience

We are a multi-cultural community and value harmony, tolerance and understanding for others, respecting and celebrating differences. The school supports a multi-faith community and offers halal meat options; vegetarian/fish alternatives are available.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr John Hughes welcomes visitors to Batley Grammar School, describing it as an inclusive, through-school with a broad curriculum, wide opportunities, and a focus on developing character and skills to prepare learners for life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Batelians Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Admissions Criteria

All information relating to the admissions process and oversubscription criteria can be found in the Admissions Policy & Arrangements Primary 2026 entry and Admissions Policy & Arrangements Secondary 2026 entry. In-year Applications are handled via the Kirklees Parent Portal; all year groups are currently full with waiting lists. Appeals guidance documents are available for deadlines (In Year Appeals 2025/2026; In Year Appeal Form 2024/2025; Appeals Guidance 2025/2026; Appeals 2025/2026; 2025/2026 Year 7 Appeal Form; 2025/2026 Reception Appeal Form). Batley Grammar School is part of Batley Multi Academy Trust; oversubscription criteria do not apply to Batley Grammar School; refer to Batley Grammar School Admissions policy for details.

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