Batley Girls' High School

URN: 137424 • Batley WF17 0LD

Overview

Name
Batley Girls' High School
URN
137424
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gary Kibble (since 2025) , Co-Heads
Telephone
01924350080
Website
Visit
Address
Windmill Lane, Batley WF17 0LD

Summary

Batley Girls' High School is a secondary academy located in Batley, Kirklees, with a current enrolment of 1,371 students and a capacity of 1,333. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering environment for girls, encouraging them to explore their individual talents and develop into confident young adults. The ethos is built around the vision of "Every Opportunity for Excellence," which celebrates achievements and promotes resilience among students.

The school offers a broad curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing students' interests and skills. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community are emphasized, particularly through initiatives like the Stronger Together Forum, which invites parental involvement in school activities and decision-making processes.

Support for students, including those with special educational needs, is tailored through collaborative decision-making involving parents, staff, and external services. The school prioritizes the well-being and academic success of its students, ensuring that each individual receives the necessary support to thrive both in and out of the classroom. For more information, visit their website at http://www.batleygirls.co.uk/.

Key details

LA
Kirklees
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1333
Pupils
1371
Boys
0
Girls
1371
FSM %
30.60
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2013-10-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1371 0 1371 1333 30.60
2024-09-11 1376 0 1376 1333 27.90
2023-09-11 1350 0 1350 1333 25.50
2022-09-11 1350 0 1350 1333 25.50
2021-09-11 1337 0 1337 1333 24.90
2020-09-11 1274 0 1274 1333 24.80

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