SchoolScoresBatley Grammar School
Free school · All-through, ages 3 to 16 · Mixed
Part of BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, WF17 0AD
01924 474980 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Batley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 82% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 50 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 34% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 39% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 68% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 7% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Batley figures pool parents at the Batley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the Kirklees average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
158 pupils in this year group.
43% — 4 points below the Kirklees average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.5 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
156 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Kirklees average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 33% | 16% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 137 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 133 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 481 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.5% | 29.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.2% | 20.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Lower than 49% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.2% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4 | 26.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 93% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Batley. Higher than 25% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Upper Batley High School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cambridge Street School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Batley Girls' High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brian Jackson College 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Heckmondwike Grammar School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Branch Christian School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bruntcliffe Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Morley Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Westborough High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Batley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Batley Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Batley Grammar School?
65% of the 88 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Batley Grammar School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Batley Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 133 families put Batley Grammar School as their first choice for 137 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 112 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137487.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.