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Batley Girls' High School
Ages 11–191,371 pupils
Batley Girls' High School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Batley, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 1,371 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Batley can view Batley Girls' High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.9
England avg 45.1 · was 46.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 43% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.18
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.0
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.6
AAB or better13%
Retention93%
Value added-0.24
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake31.2%
Free school meals31.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.4%
Attendance89.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Batley
All schools in Batley →Windmill CofE (VC) Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miBecker School0.7 miBatley Grammar School0.7 miCarlinghow AcademyGood · 0.8 miBirstall Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 1.1 mi
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