Brighouse High School vs Rastrick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighouse High School
Brighouse · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,317 students
Rastrick High School
Brighouse · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,774 students
| Measure | Brighouse High School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rastrick High School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 366 | #62 of 366 |
| National rank | #2735 of 4,090 | #912 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,317 | 1,774 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,317 | 1,774 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 60.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | 77% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Brighouse | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk | www.rastrick.polarismat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rastrick High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 34.2).
- •Rastrick High School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 1,317.
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 Brighouse High School better than Rastrick High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rastrick High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 34.2 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 Brighouse High School and Rastrick High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brighouse and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighouse High School: 1,317. Rastrick High School: 1,774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighouse High School and Rastrick High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brighouse High School is 243rd of 366 and Rastrick High School is 62nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).