Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College
URN: 107770 • Batley WF17 0LD
Overview
- Name
- Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College
- URN
- 107770
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jackie Eames (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Windmill Lane, Batley WF17 0LD
Summary
Batley Girls' High School, located in Batley, Kirklees, is a community secondary school dedicated to empowering girls through a comprehensive educational experience. With a capacity of 1,262 students, the school fosters a culture of innovation, curiosity, and resilience, encouraging students to explore their unique talents. The school's vision, "Every Opportunity for Excellence," underlines its commitment to celebrating achievements and nurturing confident young adults.
The curriculum at Batley Girls' High School is designed to provide a broad range of learning opportunities, complemented by extensive extracurricular activities that promote personal growth. The school emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and carers through initiatives like the Stronger Together Forum, ensuring that families are actively involved in their children's education and well-being.
Support for students, particularly those with special educational needs, is a priority at Batley Girls' High School. The school has a dedicated SENDCo and a well-being team that collaborates with parents to tailor support according to individual needs. This collaborative approach ensures that all students receive the guidance necessary to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Batley Girls' High School is designed to provide a broad range of learning opportunities, complemented by extensive extracurricular activities that promote personal growth. The school emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and carers through initiatives like the Stronger Together Forum, ensuring that families are actively involved in their children's education and well-being.
Support for students, particularly those with special educational needs, is a priority at Batley Girls' High School. The school has a dedicated SENDCo and a well-being team that collaborates with parents to tailor support according to individual needs. This collaborative approach ensures that all students receive the guidance necessary to thrive academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- Batley Girls' High School (69.1)
- Upper Batley High School (60.2)
- Upper Batley High School (51.7)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1262
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1262 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1262 |
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