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Brigshaw High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Duncan Roberts

corporate_fareTHE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onCastleford, WF10 2HR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,406

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Attainment 8

47.4

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Leeds

#1,308 of 3,216 nationally

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Brigshaw High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Castleford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Brigshaw High School is an academy converter in Castleford, Leeds, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,332 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4, placing the school #21 in Leeds and #1,308 of 3,216 nationally. 46.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 47.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 26.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

46.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.1%

Entering EBacc25.30%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46.40%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.6%

Achieving A*–A26.5%

Achieving A*–B47.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.1%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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19 June 2019

Inspection Report

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06 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-06-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-05-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-12-02

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,332 pupils. During this period, there were 119 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,332	119	8.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,356	179	13.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,361	205	15.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,369	248	18.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,380	278	20.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,406	213	15.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,406	151	10.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,415	41	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,382	54	3.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,391	60	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,405	48	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,382	17	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,383	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,383	4	0.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,297	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,297	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,304	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,282	30	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,286	46	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,293	54	4.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,297	17	1.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,307	27	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,309	16	1.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,278	16	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,279	17	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,289	18	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 70 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree27%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree38%

agree23%

disagree14%

strongly disagree18%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree55%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree5%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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