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

• Sense of Community and Belonging

  Mon 27 Apr 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we are continually impressed by the determination shown by our Year 11 learners as they ...

• A Culture of Respect, High Expectations and Achievement

  Mon 20 Apr 2026

  At Upper Batley, everything we do is rooted in a clear and unwavering culture: work hard, achieve highly, and be ...

• High Attendance Makes a Huge Difference

  Mon 13 Apr 2026

  Welcome back everyone. I hope you have had a lovely Easter break. High attendance at school is one of the most ...

• A ‘can do’ Mindset

  Fri 27 Mar 2026

  At UBHS, we value hard work and resilience as the foundations of success. In school and in life, challenges are ...

• Mastering Revision Techniques

  Mon 23 Mar 2026

  Preparing for GCSE examinations requires dedication, resilience and, above all, a strong commitment to consistent hard work. Developing effective revision ...

• The Importance of Reading

  Mon 16 Mar 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we believe that reading is one of the most powerful tools a young person can ...

• 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 ...