Upper Batley High School
URN: 142406 • Batley WF17 0BJ
Overview
- Name
- Upper Batley High School
- URN
- 142406
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aman Singh Kang (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924326343
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blenheim Drive, Batley WF17 0BJ
Summary
Upper Batley High School is a boys' academy located in Batley, Kirklees, with a current enrolment of 789 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 750. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters self-development and resilience among its learners. The ethos of the school revolves around the values of "Believe, Achieve, Succeed," aiming to empower students to realise their potential through hard work and determination.
The school prioritises not only academic excellence but also the personal development and wellbeing of its students. A dedicated staff team works to create an inclusive environment, removing barriers to success and encouraging a growth mindset. This holistic approach helps students build essential skills for their future, while also providing a supportive community where they can thrive.
Upper Batley High School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering resources such as newsletters and a school app to keep families informed. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr Aman Singh Kang, invites parents to visit the school to witness the educational experience firsthand.
The school prioritises not only academic excellence but also the personal development and wellbeing of its students. A dedicated staff team works to create an inclusive environment, removing barriers to success and encouraging a growth mindset. This holistic approach helps students build essential skills for their future, while also providing a supportive community where they can thrive.
Upper Batley High School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering resources such as newsletters and a school app to keep families informed. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr Aman Singh Kang, invites parents to visit the school to witness the educational experience firsthand.
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- Admissions and Appeals (other)
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- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 789
- Boys
- 789
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 28.00
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 789 | 789 | 0 | 750 | 28.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 801 | 801 | 0 | 750 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 748 | 748 | 0 | 750 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 748 | 748 | 0 | 760 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 702 | 702 | 0 | 760 | 27.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 686 | 686 | 0 | 879 | 28.30 |
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