Batley Girls High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Windmill Lane, WF17 0LD |
| School Website | www.batleygirls.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1924350080 |
| URN | 137424 |
School Census
| Total | 1375 |
| Girls/Boys | 1375/0 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 100.0%/0.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 48.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 339 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/10/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/10/2013 | Outstanding |
| 04/03/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 50.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.22 |
| Progress 8 | 0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 58% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.3 |
| Progress 8 | 0.41 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.35 |
| Progress 8 | 0.51 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 355 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 413 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 402 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 364 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 359 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 12% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 18% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 48.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 27.5% |
| white british ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 49.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 27.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
Nearby Schools
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Upper Batley Lane, , WF17 0NP
Birstall Primary Academy
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chapel Lane, , WF17 9EE