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Batley Grammar School
Ages 3–16998 pupilsFaithNone
Batley Grammar School is an all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Batley, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 998 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.1 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Batley can view Batley Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)55%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.5
England avg 45.1 · was 45.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 45% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths67%
England avg 65% · was 73% in 2023/24
EBacc entry16%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.85
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake31.0%
Free school meals31.0%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language42.1%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence25.2%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Batley
All schools in Batley →St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 miBecker School0.2 miUpper Batley High SchoolGood · 0.3 miBatley Parish CofE Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.4 miCarlinghow AcademyGood · 0.4 miReach AcademyGood · 0.5 mi
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