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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.7 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,332
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE attainment, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving an Attainment 8 score of 47.4, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 70% recommending the school, although only 25% of students enter the EBacc. The school supports a significant percentage of students progressing to university, with 65% continuing their education beyond secondary school.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2013Older 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 46% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (168 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
80%
School has high expectations
79%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
74%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School keeps me informed
66%
School supports development
62%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.75656, -1.38215 · WF10 2HR
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143238
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brigshaw.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Brigshaw High School rated by Ofsted?
Brigshaw High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.
Is Brigshaw High School a good school?
Brigshaw High School scores 46.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brigshaw High School?
Based on 168 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brigshaw High School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brigshaw High School in GCSEs?
Brigshaw High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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