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Brigshaw High School

Academy converter · Castleford · WF10 2HR

Ages 11–18 · 1,321 pupils · Leeds

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

44.4

Overall absence

10.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-27

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.05
−20+2
Attainment 844.4
English & maths grade 5+42%
English & maths grade 4+62%
EBacc entry46%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.9%
Unauthorised6.2%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,236

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

1,321 pupils · 1,500 places

Pupils on roll
1,321
Boys / girls
670 / 651
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,321 / 1,500 (88%)
Free school meals
22%
FSM pupils
257
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
The Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Duncan Roberts

Location

Address
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater
Postcode
WF10 2HR
Town
Castleford
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Leeds
District
Leeds
Constituency
Selby
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
PD - Physical Disability
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
7 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Castleford, Leeds, 1,321 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22%. SEN provision includes: PD - Physical Disability.

Open schools in Castleford
19
Secondary schools in Castleford
3
Academies among open schools in Castleford
79% (15)
Open schools in WF10
19
Secondary in WF10
3
Open schools in Leeds LA
309
Secondary in Leeds LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CastlefordNear WF10

  • Garforth Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Leeds · LS25 1LJ · Leeds

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.5
    • P80.3
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence8.1%

    2.1 miles away

  • Castleford Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Castleford · WF10 4JQ · Wakefield

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.6
    • P80.4
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence8.6%

    2.7 miles away

  • Great Preston VC CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Leeds · LS26 8AR · Leeds

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM14.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • Allerton Bywater Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 2DR · Leeds

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM21.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Kippax Ash Tree Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Leeds · LS25 7JL · Leeds

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM32.0%

    1.1 miles away

  • Methley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Leeds · LS26 9HT · Leeds

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM6.5%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Duncan Roberts
Telephone
01132878900
Website
www.brigshaw.com

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