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Brighouse High School

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Brighouse High School

Finkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY

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Pupils
1,302
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.4%
Attainment 8
40.0
Ofsted
Good
May 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.4%
Basics 9-5
31.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.2%
EBacc APS
3.35
EBacc 9-5
6.4%
EBacc 9-4
9.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.71
A*-A Grades
10.6%
A*-B Grades
31.3%
AAB+ %
3.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 150 students entered

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About Brighouse High School

Brighouse High School is a secondary school in Brighouse, Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.0. The school has around 1,302 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Finkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY | More schools in Calderdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brighouse High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Brighouse High School

What is Brighouse High School's Ofsted rating?
Brighouse High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Brighouse High School's latest exam results?
Brighouse High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brighouse High School located?
Brighouse High School is a secondary school in Brighouse, Calderdale (HD6 2NY).
How many pupils attend Brighouse High School?
Brighouse High School has around 1,302 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brighouse High School with other schools?
View Brighouse High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Calderdale.