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Welcome from Stuart McDougall, Chair of Governors
Welcome to the Governing Body section of our school website. I’m pleased we have this section and I hope that you’ll take a little time to learn more about us and the job we do.
The Department for Education and Science often refers to the role of governors as 'a critical friend'. I think the word 'critical' is too negative. A good friend is somebody who gives honest advice, helps, supports, encourages, challenges and celebrates success. So, I see our role as 'good' friends not 'critical' ones.
The leadership and all the staff of the school have never lost sight of the most important thing: the nurturing of our community's young people. They do this superbly and it is this that makes our role as governors such a rewarding one.
Stuart McDougall
Chair of Governors
Stuart can be contacted care of the school at Brigshaw High School, Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, WF10 2HR
Governing Body Documentation:
Brigshaw High School Governors' Register of Interests
BLP Scheme of Delegation - Autumn 2022
Company Documentation
All company documentation relating to The Brigshaw Learning Partnership can be found on our Trust website at: https://www.brigshawlearningpartnership.com/key-documents
Welcome from Stuart McDougall, Chair of Governors
Welcome to the Governing Body section of our school website. I’m pleased we have this section and I hope that you’ll take a little time to learn more about us and the job we do.
The Department for Education and Science often refers to the role of governors as 'a critical friend'. I think the word 'critical' is too negative. A good friend is somebody who gives honest advice, helps, supports, encourages, challenges and celebrates success. So, I see our role as 'good' friends not 'critical' ones.
The leadership and all the staff of the school have never lost sight of the most important thing: the nurturing of our community's young people. They do this superbly and it is this that makes our role as governors such a rewarding one.
Stuart McDougall
Chair of Governors
Stuart can be contacted care of the school at Brigshaw High School, Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, WF10 2HR
Governing Body Documentation:
Brigshaw High School Governors' Register of Interests
BLP Scheme of Delegation - Autumn 2022
Company Documentation
All company documentation relating to The Brigshaw Learning Partnership can be found on our Trust website at: https://www.brigshawlearningpartnership.com/key-documents
Key Stage 4 performance
2018
2019
2022
-0.07
-0.10
+0.47
Attainment 8
44.66
45.56
51.20
Grade 4+ in English and Mathematics
62%
67%
75%
Grade 5+ in English and Mathematics
39%
41%
55%
EBacc entry
37%
32%
44%
EBacc average point score
3.94
3.99
4.49
% of students in education, employment or training
97%
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%
Our local governors
We are delighted to be able to confirm that on September 1st 2016 Brigshaw High School successfully converted to Academy status alongside some of our Trust partner schools. Brigshaw High School is now an academy supported by our own Multi-Academy Trust – The Brigshaw Learning Partnership. Please visit the BLP website to find out about the Board of Directors and view the Trust's Governance and Financial information.
Each school will continue to have its own headteacher and governing body, and the Brigshaw Learning Partnership Board, which is now responsible for all of our schools, contains representatives from across our community, as well as very experienced and skilled people who share our values, including headteachers, from further afield.
How our Local Governors are appointed
Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils in school.
Community 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 Governing Body and work in an advisory capacity. Associate Members have no voting rights.
The Principal holds an ex-officio position.
Responsibility and attendance
The Role of the Local Governing Body
The Local Governing Body has three core functions:
- Setting the vision and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher Senior Leadership Team to account for the educational performance of the school
- Ensuring financial health, probity and value for money
The Local Governing Body consists of:
- Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils in school.
- Community 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 Governing Body and work in an advisory capacity. Associate Members have no voting rights.
- The Headteacher holds an ex-officio position.
