Batley Grammar School
Free schools all-through school in Batley (Kirklees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Batley Grammar School opened its doors in 1612 and has served all its learners with high quality education during this time.
We are proud of our history and, over the years, have nurtured and inspired a number of young people who have made their mark in industry, commerce, science, education and many more such as; Joseph Priestley, Sir Titus Salt, Sir Owen Richardson and more recently, Richard Reed of Innocent Smoothies and Lawrence Tomlinson of Ginetta Cars.
The strength of the school has always been in its ability to adapt to the changing environment and to evolve accordingly. We are a multi-cultural community and value harmony, tolerance and understanding for others, respecting and celebrating differences. We provide high quality education for both boys and girls of primary and secondary ages.
This collaboration enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence throughout our schools - sharing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining our own unique character.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Quiz Club
- Film Club
- Art Club
- Gardening Club
- Sports Club
- Karaoke Club
- Times Tables Rockstar Club
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 137487
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (8 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alistair Hartley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kiara Laher | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emily Brook | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alistair Milligan | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Fozia Riaz | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Aadil Laher | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Mike Cook | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Oliver Tiplady | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amira Laher Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Ayshabibi Daji-Laher Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ebrahim Suleman Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jonathan Kidd Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record