Schools in Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
12 schools · 5,336 students · 6 local authority, 6 academy · median Pupils on roll 224.
Brighouse, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,336 students. By level there are 10 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 6 local authority, 6 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Brighouse's schools is 224, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
12 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School (87.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton (85.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Trinity Academy St Chad's (84.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rastrick High School (1,774 students), Brighouse High School (1,317 students), Woodhouse Primary School (415 students).
Ranked schools in Brighouse
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 188Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant SchoolBrighouse · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 285St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, CliftonBrighouse · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 385Trinity Academy St Chad'sBrighouse · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 121 students
- 473Woodhouse Primary SchoolBrighouse · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 573Rastrick High SchoolBrighouse · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,774 students
- 658St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior SchoolBrighouse · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 750St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant SchoolBrighouse · Local authority Primary– · 156 students
- 849St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, BrighouseBrighouse · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 948Carr Green Primary SchoolBrighouse · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 1034Brighouse High SchoolBrighouse · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,317 students
- 1127Longroyde Primary SchoolBrighouse · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 124Field Lane Primary SchoolBrighouse · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 72 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 87.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 2 | St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 3 | Trinity Academy St Chad's Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84.6 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 121 |
| 4 | Woodhouse Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.3 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 5 | Rastrick High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,774 |
| 6 | St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 58.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 7 | St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 50.3 Lower 50% | – | 156 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse Brighouse · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 9 | Carr Green Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 10 | Brighouse High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,317 |
| 11 | Longroyde Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 27.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 12 | Field Lane Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 3.5 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Brighouse side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Brighouse?
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Brighouse with a Success Index (England) of 87.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Brighouse?
Brighouse has 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,336 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Brighouse?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Brighouse is 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.