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Brighouse High School

Calderdale, HD6 2NYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
-0.24
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
207 1st-choice / 198 places
Ranking
#2,096
of 3,141 nationally

About Brighouse High School

Brighouse High School is a popular choice among local families, with 207 first-preference applications for 198 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 2.6. That means for every place available, more than two families put it as their top choice. Of those 207 first-preference applicants, 194 received offers, so the school is clearly in demand. Parent satisfaction is also strong: in its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, and the ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good. The previous graded inspection in 2012 also rated it Good, with leadership and management judged Good as well. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey percentage, the combination of high first-preference numbers and a stable Good rating from Ofsted suggests a solid reputation in the Calderdale area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFinkil Street, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 2NY
HeadteacherRichard Horsfield
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils1,302
Free School Meals (FSM)22.4%
School Capacity1,302 / 1,430 (91% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolArt StudiosGymnasiumSixth Form CentreSports HallScience LabsLibraryMusic RoomsAstro TurfPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballCross CountryRugbyHockeyRowingCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubDebateOrchestraNewspaperModel United NationsChoirGardeningBook ClubDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighouse High School

Brighouse High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.