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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Rastrick High School (64.8)
- Brighouse High School (63.8)
- Rastrick High School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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