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Brigshaw High School
Goodgraded 23/10/2024Ages 11–181,332 pupilsNone
Brigshaw High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Castleford, within the Leeds local authority. The school has around 1,332 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/10/2024, Brigshaw High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Castleford can view Brigshaw High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 847.4
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
EBacc entry25%
EBacc average point score4.15
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.4
Value added-0.07Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Castleford
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