Brigshaw High School vs Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brigshaw High School
Castleford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,321 students
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,325 students
| Measure | Brigshaw High School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 366 | #312 of 366 |
| National rank | #1515 of 4,090 | #3543 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,321 | 1,325 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 1,325 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 36.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 31.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.2% | 48.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Castleford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brigshaw.com | www.buttershaw.net |
The verdict
- •Brigshaw High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 19.9).
- •Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 1,321.
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 Brigshaw High School better than Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brigshaw High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 19.9 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 Brigshaw High School and Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brigshaw High School: 1,321. Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy: 1,325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigshaw High School and Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigshaw High School is 117th of 366 and Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy is 312th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).