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

• The Science of Success: Helping Every Learner Thrive at UBHS

  Mon 09 Nov 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we are committed to ensuring every learner develops the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed. Our hardworking, dedicated and highly skilled staff team work tirelessly to create a positive learning environment where every learner feels supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best.

   

  We know that great teaching makes a real difference. Our staff continually develop their practice, drawing on educational research and proven, evidence-informed strategies to help learners understand, remember and apply their knowledge. Approaches such as retrieval practice, regular recall, live modelling and metacognition help learners strengthen their understanding, become more independent and make sustained progress over time.

   

  We are committed to ensuring that the strategies we use have a positive impact on learning. Through careful lesson planning, regular assessment and a continual focus on the quality of teaching, we evaluate what works best and adapt our approaches to meet learners’ needs. We also draw on research from organisations such as the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to inform our practice and support the best possible outcomes for all learners.

   

  As the saying goes, “Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them.” This reflects the commitment of our staff team, who work incredibly hard to build positive relationships, recognise individual strengths and ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

   

  Parents and carers also play a vital role in supporting learning beyond the classroom. Encouraging good routines, talking about what your child has learned and helping them recall and explain their knowledge can all make a real difference. By working in partnership, we can give our young people the very best opportunities to achieve their potential.

   

  Aman Singh Kang

  

• Stronger Together: Working in Partnership with Our Families

  Mon 02 Nov 2026

  At Upper Batley High School, we know that strong relationships between home and school make a real difference to the success and wellbeing of our young people.

   

  We are proud of the positive partnerships we have built with our parents, carers and wider community. Our recognition through the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) and ParentKind awards reflects our ongoing commitment to parental engagement and the importance we place on working together to support our learners.

   

  We are always looking for ways to strengthen these relationships and ensure that parents and carers feel listened to, valued and involved in school life. Your support, whether through attending events, communicating with our staff team or encouraging learning at home, plays an important role in helping our young people to thrive.

   

  Our Stronger Together Parent Forum meets every half-term and provides an opportunity for open, two-way communication between families and school leaders. These meetings allow us to share ideas, listen to feedback and work collaboratively to make UBHS the very best it can be for our learners.

   

  We also recognise that some matters are more personal and may be better discussed individually. Our Senior Leaders therefore hold fortnightly drop-in mornings for parents and carers who would like to discuss a sensitive issue or raise a concern. These take place from 9.00am to 10.00am every other Friday, with the next session on Friday 6 November.

   

  Our mission is to be one big family where everyone thrives, and this means working in partnership with you every step of the way. Thank you for your continued support and for playing such an important role in our school community. Together, we can ensure that every young person feels supported, valued and able to achieve their very best.