Welcome to Brighouse High School
At Brighouse High Sixth Form College we strive to combine the best of both worlds; to uphold the traditional supportive values of a close community and develop the forward looking and more independent approach of college life. We are a truly comprehensive college where every student is challenged to aim high. Whatever you are seeking in education for the next stage of your life, our sixth form college will be big in its offer yet small enough to feel like a home.Our college has an excellent reputation and track record of supporting all students to achieve their goals. Whatever your aspirations are we will challenge and support you. Whether you are planning to make an application to Oxbridge, or to a Russell Group university, or planning to go on to employment or training we provide high quality advice and guidance to support you in taking those important next steps. At the heart of all we do is a real commitment to our students and we believe experience and preparation for the world beyond college is just as important as the qualifications secured.If you are keen to work hard, make a positive contribution both to the college and our community, enjoy your learning and working as part of a team of students and staff to achieve excellence you will do well at Brighouse Sixth Form College. Richard Horsfield
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,302 Total
No. of Boys
608 (46.7%)
No. of Girls
694 (53.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
8.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.86%
A*/A grades
12.14%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
36%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
14%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Go to School Website| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening | |||||||||||
Online Applications | Taster Day | Interview | Offer | ||||||||
Interview | Transition Work sent to students to complete for the start of Year 12 | Start of Term | |||||||||
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 23, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Dec 12, 2025
Online Application Deadline
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Alumni Stories
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