Brigshaw High School
URN: 143238 • Castleford WF10 2HR
Overview
- Name
- Brigshaw High School
- URN
- 143238
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Duncan Roberts (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01132878900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brigshaw Lane, Castleford WF10 2HR
Summary
Brigshaw High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Castleford, Leeds, with a current enrolment of 1,332 pupils and a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that supports students from cradle to career, fostering an environment where resilience, respect, equality, and integrity are core values. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future opportunities.
The curriculum at Brigshaw High School is designed to be engaging and inclusive, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to cater to diverse interests and talents. The school also has a successful sixth form, providing students with pathways to further education and career opportunities. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and consultations to support their children's educational journey.
Brigshaw High School emphasizes community involvement and collaboration through the Brigshaw Learning Partnership, which connects the school with local primary schools and other educational institutions. This partnership aims to enhance educational standards and create a supportive network for students and families within the community.
The curriculum at Brigshaw High School is designed to be engaging and inclusive, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to cater to diverse interests and talents. The school also has a successful sixth form, providing students with pathways to further education and career opportunities. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and consultations to support their children's educational journey.
Brigshaw High School emphasizes community involvement and collaboration through the Brigshaw Learning Partnership, which connects the school with local primary schools and other educational institutions. This partnership aims to enhance educational standards and create a supportive network for students and families within the community.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form calendar (calendar)
- Curriculum and Assessment (other)
- Leadership Team (other)
- The Cluster (other)
- Student email (other)
- Schoolcloud (other)
- Google Classroom (other)
- Arbor - Parent Portal (other)
- Report an issue (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1332
- Boys
- 671
- Girls
- 661
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1332 | 671 | 661 | 1500 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1369 | 686 | 683 | 1500 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1391 | 720 | 671 | 1500 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1391 | 720 | 671 | 1601 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1383 | 714 | 669 | 1601 | 13.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1297 | 661 | 636 | 1601 | 11.40 |
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