Allerton Bywater Primary School vs Brigshaw High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
386 students
Brigshaw High School
Castleford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,321 students
| Measure | Allerton Bywater Primary School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Brigshaw High School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #663 of 1,636 | #117 of 366 |
| National rank | #7094 of 15,697 | #1515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 386 | 1,321 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 1,321 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.4 |
| town | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.allertonbywater.leeds.sch.uk | www.brigshaw.com |
The verdict
- •Brigshaw High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 54.0).
- •Brigshaw High School is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 386.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allerton Bywater Primary School better than Brigshaw High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brigshaw High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 54.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allerton Bywater Primary School and Brigshaw High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allerton Bywater Primary School: 386. Brigshaw High School: 1,321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allerton Bywater Primary School and Brigshaw High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Allerton Bywater Primary School is 663rd of 1,636 and Brigshaw High School is 117th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).