[3][4] Batley was initially included in the squad for the 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Championship however illness ruled him out of attending the tournament.
[5] Batley was a graduate of the Gloucester academy and in 2017 left to sign his first professional contract with local rivals Bristol.
[6][7] In his first season at the club Bristol won the 2017–18 RFU Championship to secure promotion to the top flight.
[9] In May 2022 he started for the Warriors side that beat London Irish in the final of the Premiership Rugby Cup to win Worcester their first ever top-flight trophy.
[1][12] In November 2024 Batley was selected for the England A squad however an injury sustained playing for Bristol against Australia A ruled him out of their side.