Ofsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 132732.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 0.6 | 46 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 46.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 59.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 29 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 74 |
| Girls | 27 |
| Boys | 47 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 9 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 52 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Heckmondwike Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
Brian Jackson College is rated Good, last inspected on 12 May 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Brian Jackson College has 74 pupils aged 13 to 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.