The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 0.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
0.6
43.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
79% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 90%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Miss J Green
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
March 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
December 2012 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2010 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Inspection
Location
Vision House, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeckmondwike Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 930m away
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ethos College
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brian Jackson College's Ofsted rating?
Brian Jackson College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brian Jackson College?
Brian Jackson College currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brian Jackson College take?
Brian Jackson College caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Brian Jackson College?
Brian Jackson College is in Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brian Jackson College have a sixth form?
Yes, Brian Jackson College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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