Bishop Young Church of England Academy vs Upper Batley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
777 students
Upper Batley High School
Batley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
784 students
| Measure | Bishop Young Church of England Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Upper Batley High School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 366 | #186 of 366 |
| National rank | #3681 of 4,090 | #2157 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 777 | 784 |
| Pupils on roll | 777 | 784 |
| Free school meals | 56.5% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.9% | 67.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk | www.ubhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Upper Batley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 17.9).
- •Upper Batley High School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 777.
- •Bishop Young Church of England Academy is co-educational 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 Bishop Young Church of England Academy better than Upper Batley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Upper Batley High School ranks higher (46.2 vs 17.9 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 Bishop Young Church of England Academy and Upper Batley High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Young Church of England Academy: 777. Upper Batley High School: 784. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Young Church of England Academy and Upper Batley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bishop Young Church of England Academy is 322nd 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).