Kindness

‘Pupils believe the school takes their well-being seriously. One pupil told an inspector, ‘Everyone cares at Brighouse.’ Ofsted – February 2022

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‘Positive relationships are a cornerstone of the school and allow pupils to express themselves with confidence…Pupils are exposed to different beliefs and views, with an emphasis on understanding and tolerance.’ Ofsted – February 2022

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Success

‘Leaders have put in place a curriculum that is broad, well designed and meets the needs of the pupils at Brighouse High School. There is an acute awareness of what pupils need to support them in their stage of learning or employment. This runs through the school from Year 7 to the sixth form.’ Ofsted – February 2022

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Headteacher’s Welcome

Welcome to Brighouse High School; our school sits at the heart of the Brighouse community and has done for many years. Once again, we are delighted to be working together with our community with our constant focus on kindness, respect and success for all.

Brighouse High School is oversubscribed and has proudly served the community of Brighouse...

Brighouse High School is oversubscribed and has proudly served the community of Brighouse and the surrounding area for almost 40 years; always developing and building on consistent good practice and ensuring that the positive experiences of students and staff are partnered with good outcomes for all.

We encourage each individual, student and staff member to contribute positively to school life...

We encourage each individual, student and staff member to contribute positively to school life; the best thing about Brighouse High School is the people in it.

Our commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum has never faltered...

Our commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum has never faltered; we have always ensured that students are offered the broadest range of opportunities to succeed in an inclusive and supportive environment. We are consistently amongst the highest achieving secondary schools in Calderdale for enabling our students to progress with the benchmark qualifications required to access their next steps in education, employment or training.

Our ethos at BHS is simple; we value and are proud to be a comprehensive school...

Our ethos at BHS is simple; we value and are proud to be a comprehensive school that serves our local community. The core purpose of our school is to raise achievement for all and to do this within a framework of positive behaviour and relationships. We consistently strive to ensure that Brighouse High School is a happy place to learn and work and that there is equality of opportunities for all