The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,302
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 22.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- BRIGHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Horsfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Finkil Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity Academy St Chad's
Primary · 392m away
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Primary · 692m away
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 906m away
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rastrick High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Longroyde Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brighouse High School a selective school?
No. Brighouse High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brighouse High School's Ofsted rating?
Brighouse High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brighouse High School?
Brighouse High School currently has 1,302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brighouse High School take?
Brighouse High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brighouse High School?
Brighouse High School is in Brighouse, HD6 2NY, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brighouse High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brighouse High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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