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Brigshaw High School

Brigshaw High School, Castleford
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Brigshaw High School

Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR

A Good-rated secondary school in Castleford.

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Pupils
1,332
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.2%
Attainment 8
47.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2013

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.6%
Basics 9-5
45.9%

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
25.3%
EBacc APS
4.14
EBacc 9-5
17.2%
EBacc 9-4
20.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.38
A*-A Grades
26.5%
A*-B Grades
47.8%
AAB+ %
19.2%

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 78 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Brigshaw High School

Brigshaw High School is a secondary school in Castleford, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 168 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. The school has around 1,332 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brigshaw Lane, Castleford, WF10 2HR | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: Brigshaw High School and Language College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Brigshaw High School

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Frequently asked questions about Brigshaw High School

What is Brigshaw High School's Ofsted rating?
Brigshaw High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What do parents say about Brigshaw High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 168 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Brigshaw High School.
What are Brigshaw High School's latest exam results?
Brigshaw High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brigshaw High School located?
Brigshaw High School is a secondary school in Castleford, Leeds (WF10 2HR).
How many pupils attend Brigshaw High School?
Brigshaw High School has around 1,332 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brigshaw High School with other schools?
View Brigshaw 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 Leeds.