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
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.
      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.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Meet the Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rastrick High School (64.8)
- Brighouse High School (45.2)
- Rastrick High School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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