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Batley Girls' High School
Windmill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0LD, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.1 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,371
Capacity
1,333
Ages
11–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 44% nationally for Attainment 8. A commendable 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 58% enter the EBacc, indicating a strong academic focus. However, parental satisfaction is moderate at 74%, suggesting there may be areas for improvement in community engagement or support.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.9 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
88%
My child makes good progress
81%
My child feels safe
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
My child is happy
76%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School has high expectations
74%
School supports development
68%
School keeps me informed
66%
Behaviour is good
66%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani49.3%
Asian Indian26.4%
White British5.5%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.73184, -1.64584 · WF17 0LD
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137424
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.batleygirls.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Batley Girls' High School rated by Ofsted?
Batley Girls' High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Batley Girls' High School a good school?
Batley Girls' High School scores 55.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Batley Girls' High School?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, Batley Girls' High School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Batley Girls' High School in GCSEs?
Batley Girls' High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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