Upper Batley High School

A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Upper Batley High School.

Batley, WF170BJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 70.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 March 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Blenheim Drive
Batley Field Hill
Batley, WF170BJ
Phone
1924326343
Website
ubhs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142406
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BJ
Website
http://www.ubhs.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
750 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
801
Free School Meals
27.5% (220 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
95.7%
Ebacc Entry:
28.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.2%
Ebacc Languages:
48.4%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.10 to 0.35

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.2 (+18.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.5 (+6.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.12 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
801 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe - Achieve - Succeed"

Believe Achieve Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Aman Singh Kang emphasising a commitment to high‑quality education, wellbeing, and helping learners reach their potential; advocates hard work, growth mindset, and the belief that learners should dream, believe in themselves and achieve.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Archery Futsal Racing Car Club Forest Schools Science Club Technology Club Rocket Club

Sports

Archery Futsal

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing and Business Design Technology English French Geography History Mathematics More in Common (PSHCE) Music Physical Education Religious Education Science Spanish Travel and Tourism Urdu

Admissions Criteria

Trust admissions policy can be found on the Policies page; applications can be made online via the Apply Online link.

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