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Batley Grammar School

Kirklees·All-through·Yorkshire and The Humber·Free schools·WF17 0AD
URN: 137487Not judgedOfsted published 12 Jan 2025
45.5
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.22
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.44, 0.00]
60.8%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
15.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 45.5 is close to the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
45.5
5+ Eng & Maths:
61%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
-0.22
Confidence interval:
[-0.44, 0.00]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Grammar School Entry

Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.

Verified exam details

Exam type
CAT
Exam provider
GL Assessment

Entry requirements

Batley Grammar School - Admissions & Appeals Skip to main content Quick Links ATTENDANCE Term dates calendar Parent View Student Email Login Ofsted Report TRANSITION Quick Links Admissions & Appeals Batley Grammar School is an all through school and takes learners in at three key entry stages

Exam dates and admissions evidence

Appeals Please see the Appeals Guidance documents for specific deadlines relating to appeals

Verification

Data year
2026
Last verified
12 Apr 2026
Confidence
30%
Pages checked
2

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202515845.560.8%15.8%3.9
2023/202415745.1-0.2264.3%32.5%3.9
2022/202315643.8-0.2355.0%24.0%3.7
2021/202216047.9-0.0869.0%35.0%4.2

Nearby and similar schools

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Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 80.2Progress 8 +1.00
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Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 58.6Progress 8 +0.72
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Shelley College, A Share Academy
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School information

URN137487
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
PhaseAll-through
TypeFree schools
Gender of entryMixed
Age range3-16
HeadteacherExecutive Principal John Hughes
TrustBATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeWF17 0AD
Latest pupils158
FSM eligible29.2%

Contact and identifiers

Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD

http://www.batleygrammar.co.uk1924474980
DfE number6012
UKPRN10035203
Opened1 Sept 2011
GIAS updated6 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated6 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year2024/2025
Ofsted published12 Jan 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date26 Nov 2024
Publication date12 Jan 2025
View Ofsted report