Brigshaw High School vs Kirk Balk Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 29 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
Kirk Balk Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,318 students
| Measure | Brigshaw High School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 366 | #130 of 366 |
| National rank | #1515 of 4,090 | #1626 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,321 | 1,318 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 1,318 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.2% | 71.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Castleford | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brigshaw.com | kba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Brigshaw High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 57.0).
- •Brigshaw High School is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 1,318.
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 Kirk Balk Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brigshaw High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 57.0 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 Kirk Balk Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brigshaw High School: 1,321. Kirk Balk Academy: 1,318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigshaw High School and Kirk Balk Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigshaw High School is 117th of 366 and Kirk Balk Academy is 130th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).