SchoolScoresBrigshaw High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
168 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Castleford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 73% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 77% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 66% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 71 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 66% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 41% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 139 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 33% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 54% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 53 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 39% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 64% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Castleford figures pool parents at the Castleford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
233 pupils in this year group.
46% — about the same as the Leeds average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.4 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
222 pupils in this year group.
94% — 5 points above the Leeds average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 34% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
55 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 27% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.4 | 35 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 136 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 17 | 6% | 18% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 14 | 21% | 21% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 13 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 12 | 17% | 50% | 26% |
| History | 11 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Biology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 27% |
| English Language | 8 | 0% | 38% | 13% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 25% | 50% | 14% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 29% | 23% |
| Physics | 6 | 17% | 50% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, Mathematics (Further), Religious Studies, Sociology, Art and Design, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Chemistry, Geography.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
92 students in this year group.
75% — 2 points below the Leeds average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 75% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 75% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
93 students in this year group.
65% — 10 points above the Leeds average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 55% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 56% | 65% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 206 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 201 |
| Of those, offered a place | 201 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 455 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 30.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 21.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.0% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Lower than 30% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 25.3 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Castleford. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Garforth Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Castleford Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brigshaw High School's Ofsted rating?
Brigshaw High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Brigshaw High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Brigshaw High School?
70% of the 168 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Brigshaw High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Brigshaw High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 201 families put Brigshaw High School as their first choice for 206 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 201 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143238.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.