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Reach Academy

The Field Hill Centre, Batley, WF17 0BQ
Part of: ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Reach Academy
Batley, WF17 0BQ
44 Pupils
42 Capacity
11–14 Age Range
56.80% FSM %
37 Boys
7 Girls
About Reach Academy

Reach Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–14 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 44 pupils on roll. School capacity: 42. Current headteacher: Jack Ghee.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kirklees or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy alternative provision converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Dewsbury and Batley
Ward Batley East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10080916
URN 145434
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sally Bridges-Wickman Chair of Local Governing Body 25/10/2024 12/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Michelle Ashby Local Governor 01/09/2023 12/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sally Bridges-Wickman Local Governor 01/09/2023 12/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jack Ghee Local Governor 01/01/2024 12/06/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mandeep Little Local Governor 01/01/2024 12/06/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rebecca Smith Local Governor 01/09/2023 12/06/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Alison Ward Local Governor 01/09/2023 12/06/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanne Wetherill Local Governor 01/09/2024 12/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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0.46 km • Batley
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Cambridge Street School
0.69 km • Batley
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Batley Grammar School
0.73 km • Batley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reach Academy is a Academy alternative provision converter (group: Academies) in Batley, Kirklees.
Reach Academy has 44 pupils, with a capacity of 42.
Reach Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 14.
The Headteacher at Reach Academy is Mr Jack Ghee.
Reach Academy is at The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BQ, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Reach Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jack Ghee
The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BQ
01924478482
Location
WF17 0BQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145434
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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