Brigshaw High School, Castleford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2013 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
22.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
PD - Physical Disability
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
168 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
47
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
1,321 pupils
1,500 capacity
179 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Castleford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Castleford
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
9,889
Applications
9,401
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.02774%
Overall absence
24.97979%
Persistent absence
1,237
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Brigshaw High School
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Kippax Greenfield Primary School
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Methley Primary School
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Kippax North Primary School
Swillington Primary School
Nearby Schools
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