# Brigshaw High School — Castleford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Duncan Roberts

## Contact

- **Address:** Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford
- **Phone:** 0113 287 8900
- **Website:** https://www.brigshaw.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/castleford/brigshaw-high-school-17697

## About

Our mission at Brigshaw High School is to provide a cradle to career education that allows our children to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Brigshaw High School - a wonderful experience!: I'm so glad I chose Brigshaw for my child. They've thrived in the supportive environment and love their teachers. The facilities are excellent, and the values of the school really shine through. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great school, but some room for improvement: I like the way the school focuses on resilience and integrity, which are essential qualities for my child to develop. The Duke of Edinburgh program is a highlight for them. However, I wish the school could provide more opportunities for parents to get involved in their child's education. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent start to high school: My child has really enjoyed the transition to high school at Brigshaw. The teachers are approachable, and the school's pastoral support is great. I'm impressed by the range of extracurricular activities on offer, and my child is excited to try out the school's sports teams. *(Jan 2022)*

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