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Brighouse High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brighouse High School is a academy converter secondary school in Brighouse, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1302 pupils, and a capacity of 1430 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,302

Pupils

1,430

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Brighouse High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brighouse High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Calderdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

Brighouse High School — School Information

Full address
Finkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136604

Other Secondary Schools in Brighouse

If Brighouse High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brighouse are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brighouse High School

Is Brighouse High School oversubscribed?

Brighouse High School is operating close to its capacity of 1430 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brighouse High School?

Admission to Brighouse High School is managed by Calderdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brighouse High School cover?

Brighouse High School is a secondary school in Brighouse, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brighouse High School?

Brighouse High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.