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Brighouse High School
Finkil Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NY, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.0 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,302
Capacity
1,430
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE attainment score of 40.0 places it in the top 79% nationally, only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, 58% of students progress to university, with 13% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 143 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.71329, -1.79519 · HD6 2NY
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136604
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Brighouse High School rated by Ofsted?
Brighouse High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2012.
Is Brighouse High School a good school?
Brighouse High School scores 27.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Brighouse High School in GCSEs?
Brighouse High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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