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

• 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 ...

• 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 ...