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Brigshaw High School
Goodgraded 23/10/2024Ages 11–181,332 pupilsFaithNone
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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 23/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 847.4
England avg 45.1 · was 44.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.15
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.4
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 36.7
AAB or better19%
Retention93%
Value added-0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake20.6%
Free school meals20.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.8%
Attendance89.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Castleford
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