Batley Girls' High School vs Upper Batley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batley Girls' High School
Batley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,415 students
Upper Batley High School
Batley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
784 students
| Measure | Batley Girls' High School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Upper Batley High School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 366 | #186 of 366 |
| National rank | #1991 of 4,090 | #2157 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,415 | 784 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,415 | 784 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | 67.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Batley | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.batleygirls.co.uk/ | www.ubhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Batley Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 46.2).
- •Batley Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 784.
- •Batley Girls' High School is girls and Upper Batley High School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Batley Girls' High School better than Upper Batley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Batley Girls' High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Batley Girls' High School and Upper Batley High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Batley and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Batley Girls' High School: 1,415. Upper Batley High School: 784. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Batley Girls' High School and Upper Batley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Batley Girls' High School is 166th of 366 and Upper Batley High School is 186th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).