Brigshaw High School vs Garforth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.4 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
Garforth Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,897 students
| Measure | Brigshaw High School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Garforth Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #117 of 366 | #35 of 366 |
| National rank | #1515 of 4,090 | #571 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,321 | 1,897 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 1,897 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 53.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 65.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.2% | 80.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 5.11 |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | 37.7 |
| town | Castleford | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brigshaw.com | www.garforthacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Garforth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 59.5).
- •Garforth Academy is the larger school with 1,897 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 Garforth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Garforth Academy ranks higher (81.1 vs 59.5 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 Garforth Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brigshaw High School: 1,321. Garforth Academy: 1,897. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigshaw High School and Garforth Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigshaw High School is 117th of 366 and Garforth Academy is 35th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).