Brigshaw High School

Our Local School Committee

Our Local School Committee are volunteers, parents, staff and Trust Governors who know the school and its values and ethos well. They are responsible for maintaining and improving the standard of achievement of pupils and the conduct of the school, and do this by providing support and challenge to the Headteacher. The role is that of a critical friend and will always act in the best interests of all pupils at the school.

Brigshaw High School converted into Academy status in 2016, alongside some of our Trust partner schools, supported by our own Multi-Academy Trust – The Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP). Please visit the Brigshaw Learning Partnership website to find out about the Board of Directors and view the Trust’s Governance and Financial information. The BLP Board, which is responsible for all of our schools, contains representatives from across our community, as well as very experienced and skilled people who share our values.

Our Local School Committee

Key Stage 4 performance

2019

2022

2023

Progress 8

-0.10

+0.47

+0.14

Attainment 8

45.56

51.20

45.50

Grade 4+ in English and Mathematics

67%

75%

66%

Grade 5+ in English and Mathematics

41%

55%

43%

EBacc entry

32%

44%

29%

EBacc average point score

3.99

4.49

3.89

% of students in education, employment or training

97%

96%

Key Stage 5 performance

2019

2022

2023

Best 3 A Levels Average Points

29.57

39.70

32.67

Best 3 A Levels(Average grade)

C+

Students achieving AAB (in 3 facilitating subjects)

4.30%

18.20%

14.3%

Average Points per entry (A Level)

30.54

38.37

31.78

Average grade (A Level)

C+

Average Points per entry (Applied General)

32.73

39.04

29.35

Average grade (Applied General)

Distinction -

Distinction +

Merit +

Average Points per entry (Tech Level)

26.67

36.47

34.59

Average grade (Tech Level)

Merit

Distinction

Key Stage 5 performance

2018

2022

% of grades A* - A

10%

33%

% of grades A* - B

32%

62%

% of grades A* - C

70%

84%

% of applied grades at Distinction* - Distinction

75%

68%

% of applied grades at Distinction* - Pass

100%

Average Point Score (Academic)

30.54

38.35

Average Point Score (Applied)

32.73

39.04

Retention

98%

94%

Destinations

100%

99%

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How our Local Governors are appointed

Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils in school

Community/Trust Appointed Governors are appointed by the Brigshaw Learning Partnership

Staff Governors are elected by the staff of the school

Associate Members are appointed by the Local School Committee and work in an advisory capacity. Associate Members have no voting rights

The Headteacher holds an ex-officio position

Local School Committee Governors

Mr Stuart McDougall - Chair of Governors

Term of office: 04/10/2022 - 04/10/2025

Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board

Special Responsibilities: Chair of Governors

Contact Address: Mr Stuart McDougall, Chair of Governors, Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater,
Castleford WF10 2HR

Mr Duncan Roberts

Term of office: 17/04/2023

Appointed By: Ex-Officio by Virtue of office as Headteacher

Contact Address: Duncan Roberts, Headteacher, Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater,
Castleford WF10 2HR

Miss Emma Watson - Vice Chair of Governors

Term of office: 04/10/2022 - 04/10/2025

Appointed By: Elected by Parents

Special Responsibilities: Vice Chair of Governors & Parent Governor

Mrs Sarah Brown

Term of office: 13/11/2013 - 11/11/2025

Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board

Special Responsibilities: Safeguarding

Mrs Laura Draper

Term of office: 01/07/2021 - 01/07/2025

Appointed By: Elected by School Staff

Special Responsibilities: Staff Governor

Mr Chris Reid

Term of office: 08/12/2021 - 08/12/2025

Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board

‍Mark Cahill

Term of office: 12/07/23 - 12/07/27

Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board

Head Teacher of Swillington Primary

‍Natalie Wilson

Term of office: 15/10/2024 - 14/10/2028

Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board

Kirsty Spencer

Term of office: 11/11/2024 - 10/11/2028

Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board

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To contact our Governors, please email office@brigshaw.com and mark for their attention or telephone 0113 287 8900

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Historic Governors

David Unsworth: 08/12/2021 - 12/06/24

Rachel Brannan: 09/01/2023 - 27/11/23

All Governors (except the Headteacher and Head of School) are elected for a period of 4 years. They meet at least 5 times per academic year to receive reports on the management of the school, curriculum development, premises, health and safety and staffing issues. They are also responsible for ensuring the school is improving in line with the priorities in the School Development Plan.

The Governors make available to parents an annual report to inform them about the progress of the school and provide the opportunity to raise any issues with the Governors.

Through the Local School Committee, there are links with the Board of Directors of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership.

Please follow this link to view our governors at Brigshaw High School.