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Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.0 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
998
Capacity
950
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this all-through school demonstrates a commendable commitment to academic standards. Although GCSE attainment is slightly above the national average, the lower EBacc entry rate may be a consideration for some parents. Overall, 65% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a reasonable level of community support.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 67% | Top 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child feels safe
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School has high expectations
71%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Behaviour is good
63%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
57%
School keeps me informed
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani29.9%
White British25.6%
Asian Indian20.8%
Mixed Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
White Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.72200, -1.64073 · WF17 0AD
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137487
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.batleygrammar.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Batley Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Batley Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Batley Grammar School a good school?
Batley Grammar School scores 47.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Grammar School?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, Batley Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Batley Grammar School in GCSEs?
Batley Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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