Open Other Secondary Mixed

Brigshaw High School

Brigshaw Lane, Castleford, WF10 2HR
Part of: THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Brigshaw High School
Castleford, WF10 2HR
1,332 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.20% FSM %
671 Boys
661 Girls
About Brigshaw High School

Brigshaw High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Castleford, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,332 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Duncan Roberts.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Selby
Ward Kippax & Methley
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057632
URN 143238
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stuart McDougall Chair of Local Governing Body 04/10/2025 03/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Brown Local Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Cahill Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Draper Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Luke Grainger Local Governor 13/10/2025 12/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Reid Local Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Duncan Roberts Local Governor 17/04/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Deborah Siddal Local Governor 13/10/2025 12/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Kirsty Spencer Local Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Watson Local Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Natalie Wilson Local Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
0.44 km • Leeds
Other
Allerton Bywater Primary School
1.35 km • Castleford
Other
Kippax Greenfield Primary School
1.68 km • Leeds
Other
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
1.76 km • Leeds
Other
Methley Primary School
2.22 km • Leeds
Other
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
2.43 km • Castleford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Brigshaw High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Castleford, Leeds.
Brigshaw High School has 1,332 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Brigshaw High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Brigshaw High School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Brigshaw High School is Mr Duncan Roberts.
Brigshaw High School is at Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Brigshaw High School: Has a sixth form.
Brigshaw High School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Duncan Roberts
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
01132878900
www.brigshaw.com
Location
WF10 2HR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143238
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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