Batley Girls' High School
Windmill Lane, Batley, WF17 0LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Batley Girls' High School is a secondary school in Batley for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 11th of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 11 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
This warm, welcoming school is wholeheartedly focused on its pupils. Pupils settle in quickly when they arrive. They understand that staff care for them and want them to succeed. Pupils feel safe and know they have support around them when they need it. They go on to do well in the subjects they study and appreciate the help they get to achieve. Lessons are purposeful. Pupils behave well in classrooms. They are respectful, kind and polite as they move around the site. Strong and effective pastoral care is available. This helps those who need support to engage positively with the life of the school. Students in the sixth form make great contributions to the life of the school. For example, they receive training to help younger pupils with their reading. The development of pupils' character is exemplary. The school guides pupils to explore their talents and interests. Staff help pupils to gain a clear understanding of life beyond school. Pupils experience a broad selection of wider opportunities. These include visits to visits to the Houses of Parliament and regular, meaningful encounters with employers. Pupils and students in the sixth form are prepared well for the next steps they take.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
227 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
63 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,415 pupils on roll, with places for 1,333
Schools near Batley Girls' High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| Upper Batley High School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Cambridge Street School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 24.9 |
| Bruntcliffe Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| The Morley Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Gary Kibble
- Phone
- 01924350080
- Address
- Windmill Lane, Batley, WF17 0LD
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 137424
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.