Read all about the latest news and activities happening, and reasons to celebrate our school in the below Headteacher's blog.

• Developing Confidence and Resilience

  Mon 09 Mar 2026

  At UBHS, we believe confidence and resilience are fundamental life skills. Alongside strong academic outcomes, we are committed to nurturing ...

• Making a Difference Beyond Our School Gates

  Mon 02 Mar 2026

  This week I want to highlight something that makes me incredibly proud to lead Upper Batley High School as Headteacher: ...

• Our Brilliant Extracurricular Curriculum

  Mon 23 Feb 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we strongly believe that a truly well-rounded education extends far beyond the classroom. Our extracurricular ...

• Your Views Make a Difference

  Mon 09 Feb 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we place great value on the feedback we receive from all our stakeholders and use ...

• Smart learning at Upper Batley High School

  Mon 02 Feb 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we are committed to ensuring every learner develops the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to ...

• Excellence in Teaching and Learning

  Mon 26 Jan 2026

  John Dewey famously observed that “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” This sentiment captures what we ...

• We have High Expectations at All Times

  Mon 19 Jan 2026

  At our school, our core values; Believe, Achieve, Succeed are at the heart of everything we do. Our positive and ...

• Why Every Day Counts: Attendance, Achievement and Opportunity

  Mon 12 Jan 2026

  Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s success. Being in school every day is ...

• A New Year and a Fresh Start

  Mon 05 Jan 2026

  Happy New Year and a very warm welcome back to all our learners and families. We hope the year has ...

• Goodbye 2025 and Welcome 2026

  Fri 19 Dec 2025

  As we say goodbye to 2025 and look ahead to 2026, I would like to reflect on what has been ...