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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
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.
Key Stage 4 performance
2019
2022
2023
-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
B
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
B
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
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%
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 David Unsworth
Term of office: 08/12/2021 - 08/12/2025
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
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
To contact our Governors, please email office@brigshaw.com and mark for their attention or telephone 0113 287 8900
Historic Governors
Rachel Brannan: 09/01/2023 - 27/11/23
Debbie Jeffers: 27/11/2019 - 27/04/2023
Howard Stevenson: 27/11/2019 - 27/11/2022
Janet Purcell: 12/03/2015 - 12/03/2023
Mary Harland: 11/11/2013 - 30/06/2023
Simon Rimington: 28/10/2022 - 16/12/2022
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.
Meetings 2023-24
Local School Committee Meetings
- Wednesday 27th September 2023
- Wednesday 29th November 2023
- Wednesday 20th March 2024
- Wednesday 10th July 2024
Challenge Days
- Thursday 18th January 2024
- Tuesday 14th May 2024
