Brigshaw High School and Language College
URN: 108090 • Castleford WF10 2HR
Overview
- Name
- Brigshaw High School and Language College
- URN
- 108090
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Lennon (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Brigshaw Lane, Castleford WF10 2HR
Summary
Brigshaw High School and Language College, located in Castleford, Leeds, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,601 students. The school prides itself on its mission to provide a "cradle to career" education, enabling students to lead lives filled with choice and opportunity. The ethos of the school is built on four core values: resilience, respect, equality, and integrity, which are integral to the school's community and culture.
The curriculum at Brigshaw is designed to support a wide range of academic and personal development needs, with various clubs and extracurricular activities available to enhance student engagement. The school also offers a high-achieving sixth form, providing pathways for further education and career opportunities. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through consultation evenings and access to resources via the Arbor Parent Portal.
Brigshaw High School is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students, focusing on pastoral care and academic achievement. The school actively engages with the local community, promoting a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, families, and staff.
The curriculum at Brigshaw is designed to support a wide range of academic and personal development needs, with various clubs and extracurricular activities available to enhance student engagement. The school also offers a high-achieving sixth form, providing pathways for further education and career opportunities. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through consultation evenings and access to resources via the Arbor Parent Portal.
Brigshaw High School is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students, focusing on pastoral care and academic achievement. The school actively engages with the local community, promoting a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, families, and staff.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1601
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1601 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1601 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1601 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1601 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1601 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1601 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.