Brighouse High School

URN: 136604 • Brighouse HD6 2NY

Overview

Name
Brighouse High School
URN
136604
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BRIGHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Horsfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01484710408
Website
Visit
Address
Finkil Street, Brighouse HD6 2NY

Summary

Brighouse High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Brighouse, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 1,302 pupils and a capacity of 1,430. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where kindness, respect, and success are central to its ethos. According to the latest Ofsted report from February 2022, pupils feel that their well-being is taken seriously, and the school promotes positive relationships that encourage self-expression and understanding of diverse beliefs.

The curriculum at Brighouse High School is designed to be broad and well-structured, catering to the needs of students from Year 7 through to the sixth form. The school aims to equip students with the qualifications necessary for their future education, employment, or training. Brighouse High School consistently ranks among the highest achieving secondary schools in Calderdale, reflecting its commitment to raising achievement for all students.

As a cornerstone of the Brighouse community for nearly 40 years, the school emphasizes inclusivity and the importance of each individual’s contribution to school life. Brighouse High School continues to engage with its community, ensuring that it remains a positive and enriching place for both learning and personal development.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BRIGHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1430
Pupils
1302
Boys
608
Girls
694
FSM %
22.40
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1302 608 694 1430 22.40
2024-09-11 1308 621 687 1430 22.20
2023-09-11 1324 639 685 1430 18.90
2022-09-11 1324 639 685 1430 18.90
2021-09-11 1350 658 692 1430 15.10
2020-09-11 1362 639 723 1430 11.30

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