Reach Academy is an alternative provision academy in Batley, Kirklees, for children and young people aged 11 to 14.
- Ages 11–14
- 40 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 14
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 40 (places for 42)
- Headteacher
- Mr Jack Ghee (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Ethos Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2018
- Free school meals
- 62.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kirklees
- School reference (URN)
- 145434
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Kirklees council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2013; school remains Good (February 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Engage Academy Alternative provision · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Becker School Independent · Ages 5–13 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Carlinghow Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
By need in Kirklees: Autism (8) · Speech and language (8) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · PMLD (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about Reach Academy
How do I get a place at Reach Academy?
Places at Reach Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Kirklees council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Reach Academy take?
Aged 11 to 14, boys and girls.
What is Reach Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Reach Academy?
The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BQ, in Kirklees.
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