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Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.9 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
789
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 60% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 67%, while 42% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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 46% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 48% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.1%
Asian Indian38.5%
White British5.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Other3.7%
Other1.3%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.72024, -1.63512 · WF17 0BJ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142406
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ubhs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Upper Batley High School rated by Ofsted?
Upper Batley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2019.
Is Upper Batley High School a good school?
Upper Batley High School scores 43.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Upper Batley High School in GCSEs?
Upper Batley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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