Best secondary schools in Batley (2026)
Batley has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Batley Girls' High School, in the top 47% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 45.5, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Batley has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 47% in England |
Batley Girls' High School Batley · Girls |
47.2 | 46.9 | 41% | Not judged | |
2 Bottom 45% in England |
Batley Grammar School Batley |
44.8 | 45.5 | 43% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 45% in England |
Upper Batley High School Batley · Boys |
44.5 | 44.1 | 42% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Batley?
On exam results over the last three years, Batley Girls' High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Batley, in the top 47% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.