Upper Batley High School, based in Batley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Upper Batley High School currently has around 789 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 28.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 43.1%. indian pupils make up about 38.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 18% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Blenheim Drive, Batley, WF17 0BJ |
| Website: | http://www.ubhs.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924326343 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Aman Singh Kang |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142406 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 789 |
| Number of Boys: | 789 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 43.10% | 340 |
| Indian | 38.50% | 304 |
| White British | 5.10% | 40 |
| White and Asian | 4.20% | 33 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 10 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 5 |
| African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 456 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Pupil Referral Unit The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | - not rated | 337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.