Brighouse High School

URN: 107580 • Brighouse HD6 2NY

Overview

Name
Brighouse High School
URN
107580
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
E Cresswell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Finkil Street, Brighouse HD6 2NY

Summary

Brighouse High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Brighouse, Calderdale, with a capacity of 1,302 students. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where kindness, respect, and success are central to its ethos. According to the latest Ofsted report from February 2022, pupils feel valued and cared for, highlighting the positive relationships that underpin the school community.

The curriculum at Brighouse High School is designed to be broad and well-structured, catering to the diverse needs of students from Year 7 through to the sixth form. The school is committed to ensuring that all students achieve the qualifications necessary for their future education, employment, or training. This focus on academic success is complemented by a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being.

Brighouse High School has been an integral part of the local community for nearly 40 years, consistently achieving high standards and maintaining a commitment to equality of opportunity for all students. The school encourages active participation from both students and staff, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

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Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1302
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-03-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1302
2024-09-11 1302
2023-09-11 1302
2022-09-11 1302
2021-09-11 1302
2020-09-11 1302

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