Brigshaw High School vs Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 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
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
145 students
| Measure | Brigshaw High School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #117 of 366 | #107 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1515 of 4,090 | #1210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,321 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brigshaw.com | www.ladyehastings.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 59.5).
- •Brigshaw High School is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 145.
- •Brigshaw High School is a academy school while Lady Elizabeth Hastings 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School ranks higher (86.6 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brigshaw High School: 1,321. Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigshaw High School and Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigshaw High School is 117th of 366 and Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School is 107th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).