Brigshaw High School vs Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 434 m 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
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Brigshaw High School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 366 | #838 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1515 of 4,090 | #8667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,321 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brigshaw.com | www.greatpreston-pri.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brigshaw High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 47.0).
- •Brigshaw High School is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 228.
- •Brigshaw High School is a academy school while Great Preston VC CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Preston VC CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brigshaw High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 47.0 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 Brigshaw High School and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School?
About 434 m 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. Great Preston VC CofE Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigshaw High School and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigshaw High School is 117th of 366 and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School is 838th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).