Upper Batley High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 June 2024

Pupils at Upper Batley High School benefit greatly from an education that supports their academic and wider personal development. They are proud to attend the school. Parents greatly appreciate the school's work to support the all-round development of their children. Pupils engage actively in 'More in Common' lessons, where they learn about people who may hold views different to their own. Staff help pupils to explore different beliefs and cultures. Pupils show very high levels of respect for the views, and lives, of others. Staff expect and support pupils to behave appropriately. When behaviour does not meet these expectations, pupils are calmly reminded of what is expected and behaviour quickly improves. As a result, pupils can learn in lessons free from disruption. They feel safe in school and enjoy their learning. Pupils have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects that meet their current interests and support their career aspirations. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in external examinations.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, curriculums do not provide sufficient opportunity for pupils to study the most complex knowledge and skills. Too much time is spent re-teaching things that pupils already know and can do. As a result, pupils do not learn securely some more complicated knowledge and skills in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that curriculums better build on what pupils already know and that pupils have time to learn more complex concepts effectively.

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