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
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/.
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/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 11. How are your resources allocated and matched to children with SEND? (sen)
- 2. How will Batley Girls’ High School support my child with SEND? (sen)
- 7. What staff training is in place to support students with SEND? (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions & Appeals (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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