Brigshaw High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brigshaw High School is a secondary school in Castleford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 24th of 42 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 May 2013, report published 10 June 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

233 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.4

47.4, 1.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.4%

46.4%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.2%

68.2%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc25.3%

25.3%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.15

4.15, 0.06 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

55 students

Average point score per A level entry33.38

33.38, 1.62 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,321 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals20.6%

20.6%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.7%

16.7%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brigshaw High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Garforth Academy	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 53.1
Castleford Academy	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 48.5
Oulton Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 44.9
Airedale Academy	4 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 33.8
Temple Moor High School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.9

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Duncan Roberts
Phone: 01132878900
Website: brigshaw.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
Local authority: Leeds
URN: 143238

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.