How many pupils does Batley Grammar School have?

Batley Grammar School has 998 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Batley Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Batley Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

How does Batley Grammar School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Batley Grammar School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Batley Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Batley Grammar School is part of BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Batley Grammar School?

Batley Grammar School is located at Carlinghow Hill, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 0AD.

Batley Grammar School

Carlinghow Hill, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 0AD

Not rated

Inspected 26 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

43.5

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–16

Ages

998

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Batley Grammar School

Batley Grammar School is a free school in Batley, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 998 pupils on roll. It is part of BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 998 / 950 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31%

Free school meals

42.1%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

11.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.5

Attainment 8

151 pupils

43.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

66.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.4%

Overall absence

23.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

54.94

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +9.7 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

34.36

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +11.9 vs 2023/24

£42,910

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,478 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,871

Spend per pupil

£7,538

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Carlinghow Hill, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 0AD
Phone: 01924474980
Executive Principal: John Hughes
Website: http://www.batleygrammar.co.uk

Academy Trust

BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Batley Grammar School?: Batley Grammar School is a free school in Batley, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–16.
How many pupils does Batley Grammar School have?: Batley Grammar School has 998 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Batley Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Batley Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.
How does Batley Grammar School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Batley Grammar School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Batley Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Batley Grammar School is part of BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Batley Grammar School?: Batley Grammar School is located at Carlinghow Hill, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 0AD.

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